Weekend breaks UK & Europe

Welsh borders near Wrexham - sunny cottage with wonderful dinners, superb hostess, sitting room fire - walks galore, so dogs love it too!

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

Live like a local. Art lovers, book lovers and walkers will be happy here above an art gallery in the centre of town

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

Restful B&B close to the lovely Dordogne; walk down to the river, explore medieval towns, stay in for delicious dinners

Sleep to the hooting of owls, wake to a special breakfast, a plunge in the pool, an Exmoor walk, a cycle ride – or simply relax

You’re right in the midst of Portuguese life here: cafés, shops and restaurants buzz and there are panoramic views from the roof terrace

A retreat in the tranquil Charente. The arrival is magical: up a long drive with the château dominating the hillside

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

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

For the fit and adventurous - a bathing jetty, a beach, a restaurant/bar and private patios facing the sea. Take the sea taxi to Funchal

Tranquil suites filled with antiques and charm sit above Rachel & George’s award-winning tearoom. A pretty little city well worth a visit

A treat of a place in a vibrant suburb, a short tram ride from central Manchester. The ultimate combination of art and cool design

Bikes on the house, bubbly in the fridge, and a lovely shared pool with a view of the sea. A year-round treat for couples - or a big party

Your strong and exuberant hostess loves house and garden passionately. It's shuttered against the summer heat and is an oasis even in winter

Settle into an unhurried pace of life on the coast. Comfortable houses and an eco-friendly garden; yoga, massages and riding can be arranged

A hotel filled with very good art on a cobbled street near the city centre - have breakfast in the café, drinks in the terraced garden

Near Montmartre and the Opera, a B&B with artistic owner Laurent who serves you an elegant breakfast and knows Paris inside out