Deep in the Wye Valley you’ll find wild swimming, kayaking and down-time. This cottage is a spacious yet cosy base for any adventure

A stunning setting for this B&B - the village a thousand feet below you and views to both snow-capped Alps and Provence lavender fields

Popular with families, this Glen of Rannoch mountain-view cottage with a homely atmosphere is a cheerful place to stay year-round

This famous old country house might not come cheap, but where else can you splash out in such decadent style for life’s big celebrations?

Chocolate-box cottages in deepest Normandy, owned by bright young things with a passion for organic cuisine and the good life

A beautiful rural escape for couples or families with the delights of the Cotswolds all around. Dogs very welcome too

A small, quirky country house hotel with lovely staff, pretty rooms and heavenly food served in a pillared dining room

Tour the cellars or wander the history-rich château and grounds. A truly pretty place

Four beautiful bedrooms, acres of gardens and parkland, restaurant and café, tennis, outdoor pool and gym, a gallery and events. Just come

You're on an ancient packhorse trail just a stone's throw from the coast. There's a timeless feel to this place and the peace is deep

Garden lovers will flock to this lovely B&B with two spacious suites and delicious breakfasts – a good spot by a quiet hamlet

A Georgian townhouse full of character for an epic family and friend get-together. The best of Hay is a stroll away

A Victorian farm steading cleverly repurposed as an open-plan holiday home with bright, colourful interiors, deep in the Perthshire hills

Between Penzance and Helston and close to sandy beaches is a sweet space for four. Good for young families and all garden lovers

Elegant historic house set in acres of grounds transports you to a bygone belle époque (with all mod cons)

A flamboyant place! You're in the heart of this charming market town, just a hop from the river and a stroll from pretty squares and bistros

High ceilings and exposed stone walls give a light, bright and rustic feel to this restored barn with fabulous views over a lush valley