Weekend breaks UK & Europe

Friendly Maki and Clive’s higgledy-piggledy home is a charming, special place. Rooms are cosy, Clive’s cookery courses are fun and delicious

White walls and uncluttered spaces combine with 18th-century elements and rustic textures. Explore Xàtiva’s cultural and culinary delights

Charmingly renovated 19th century stables for two on a former Cognac domain. Relax on the wisteria-covered terrace, visit nearby vineyards

Renovated Georgian cottage on the village green for groups of friends or families, with a sunny back courtyard and an excellent pub

Peace and ancient beauty in the heart of Chartres, tranquil studios with an exquisite rose garden to wander round

High in Ávila's unspoilt nature is this stylish, eco-brilliant family hotel: mountains, massages, pool, organic dinners...a special escape

Artistic B&B on the edge of a quaint village. Cycle or walk into town for restaurants and shops, hunt for fossils on the beach nearby

What’s not to like? This is a cool hotel with an arty feel within the city walls - kind staff, yummy breakfasts and York Minster wait

Close to Caen and Normandy’s beaches, a quiet, contemplative château – take a wing to yourself, relax and enjoy the peaceful solitude

Lovers will be happy here in their own sweet space with a bird-filled garden. All you will hear is the river flowing gently past you

A seductive little hotel with elegant food and friendly young staff in the city's funkiest and most charming quarter

This attractive Georgian house is a warm and friendly place for couples or groups to explore Exmoor - rural but not remote

Sweet, stylish, fresh hotel with scented patio. Tucked away yet central, an unusually quiet base for exploring Rome

A family château of character and panache, brimful of tapestries and generous breakfasts elegantly served

Deliciously quirky Dartmoor barn retreat - star gaze from the antique French bed.

Magnificent riverside B&B overlooking the green hills of the Basque country, with a heated pool, wonderful host and sumptuous food

Come to be amazed: shiny objets, a myriad of candles and roses, good food and wonderful hosts. An individual boutique stay in Hertfordshire

Killiecrankie is one of Scotland’s loveliest small hotels, a great wee base with beautiful rooms, kind staff and some rather good food