A dear little cottage with many comforts and a private garden, off the beaten track and surrounded by mountains, valleys and trees

A mix of bold colours, modern art and vintage finds give this classic French mansion bags of personality

Close to Saint-Jean-d'Angély, an elegant and spacious manor house with unfussy, comfortable interiors, bucolic views, big garden and pool

An inviting B&B on a terraced Fulham street: greats hosts, a big, tranquil suite and continental breakfast in the courtyard on sunny days

An ancient farmstead in the Lombard style with up-to-date B&B rooms plus a garden, lake and museum all surrounded by quiet countryside

The views are green, both cottages are homely and comfortable and the gardens have direct access to the riverbank footpath for walks

Come for deep beds, real fires, Scottish breakfasts, a generous welcome, great walking, cycle tracks and grand lochside views

Independence at one end of the house with your own sitting room opening onto a courtyard garden. Good pub for food a few minutes' walk away

Stylish barn in the Slaughters – footpaths from the door, idyllic Cotswolds villages to explore. Head home for garden drinks and barbecues

Good bolthole with two terraces offering spectacular views over the historic town, and restaurants and bars a short stroll

A pleasing (not very little) place to stay in the heart of a wood within the unspoilt countryside of the South Downs National Park

A nature-filled estate for smart lodge holidays in rural peace with woods and coast to explore, onsite activities and yummy homemade meals

A thoughtful cottage, full of warmth and cheer with lovely art and delicious pops of colour. Come for beautiful walks and much wildlife

A cool little inn lost in beautiful hills, child- and dog-friendly, with happy staff and award-winning food

A light and bright converted milking parlour in a rural idyll with a barbecue hut, a spa overlooked by horses and a shared hot tub

Your very own love nest: frolic in the outdoor rolltop, hunker by the wood-burner, bask in the gardens... near Lakes and Dales

A lovely, long barn-style conversion with much space, stunning views across the spectacular bay and a secret beach to stroll to

A very peaceful, family-run hotel on the shores of Lake Garda with rose and jasmine-scented gardens for summer dinners by candlelight