Hidden Gems

A super stylish barn conversion with idyllic organic gardens to explore: five acres of woods, orchard, wildflower meadow and natural pond

Families and couples will unwind in this relaxed farmhouse B&B with a lovely garden; shops and restaurants are a short walk away

Rise above it all in this majestic Moorish eyrie, with sumptuous cooking, secret gardens and a swimming pool with spectacular views

Charming, laid-back B&B in the foothills of the Algarve. All you hear are the birds, yet the beaches are a ten-minute drive

Welcome to a small refined hotel with rambling gardens, big serene rooms, and a floodlit pool - a friendly oasis in the centre of Bayeux

Elegant antiques, gorgeous views, local food and comfortable bedrooms at this hilltop retreat and unspoilt village in Cilento National Park

Spacious rooms and a cosy apartment a stone’s throw from Avignon’s historic sights. Retire to the heated pool after a busy day sightseeing

Charming family house with a large garden and a pool; walk to the nearest village for shops and restaurants. Provence is on your doorstep

Charming maison bourgeoisie with a generous host and fine dinners, walk to the village château, hop on bikes to explore the Pays de Bray

Lose yourself in medieval archways and stone passages - there's a Moroccan feel to this ancient townhouse with its cool inner courtyard

Cosy bolthole for two in a charming market town on the edge of Dartmoor – stroll to restaurants and shops or explore the moors

Borrow the mountain bikes, pootle to Oxford, cruise on the canal – come back to big peaceful rooms, gorgeous gardens and winter fires

Explore from this picturesque village; hike, cycle or ride through beautiful nature. Lay your head in creative, comfortable rooms.

A comfy cottage for two in the quiet, leafy outskirts of Aix with easy access to the city and a kind, attentive owner nearby

This fine old inn stands in blissful peace, a field or two back from the coastal path, with cosy rooms, delicious food and a rustic style

Modernised cottages on a traditional Spanish farm surrounded by countryside, for guests looking for a bucolic spot steeped in history

Welcoming Julia fans passions for Arlesienne cuisine and culture in her art-stuffed Provence home where everything catches the eye!

In stunning Umbria, these charming hosts promise an authentic stay. Pasta making courses, truffle hunting, olive picking, an infinity pool and sauna