The views take your breath away, the breakfasts are beautiful, and you feel like you're staying in the home of dear friends

Picturesque cottage in the grounds of a grand manor, lovingly and creatively restored by its welcoming English owner

A rustic haven in Vouvray wine country: bask on sun beds near the elegant pool, cosy up to the wood-burner, relax in your beautiful bedroom

From the delicious scented garden with its limestone pool to the cool rooms with perfect linen, this is a place for a special occasion

A small, trendy hotel, very much of its time, with oodles of style, stunning bedrooms and fantastic staff

Portuguese elegance, artistic décor, breakfast on a fountain'd patio or by the fire: a treat. Step out to a kaleidoscope of Lisbon city life

Delightful, rustic retreat for families, romantic couples and singles. Food, views and owners are lovely

Peaceful Basque farmhouse turned smart country B&B, only 20 minutes from restaurants and museums in Bilbao and unspoiled sandy beaches

Near Vosges mountains, a happy homely hotel surrounded by woods and flower-filled meadows with friendly hosts. Deliciously peaceful

A glorious château near Tours – authentic, huge fun, steeped in family history and surrounded by gorgeous gardens with a serene pool

Everything is on the doorstep and you'll find much comfort at these smart self-catering apartments in the heart of the city

Step into the valley region from this beautifully restored 17th-century house surrounded by saltwater and freshwater canals and lakes

An 1880 farm cottage with a modern rear extension in a rural setting with outdoor space – gardens, grounds, firepit, playground

A delightful retreat perfectly placed for walking, cycling and visiting some of the region’s most popular sights

Five beautiful suites in the south wing of this fairy tale castle, filled with architectural features, family history and much grandeur

Wonderful views over medieval Gubbio from this rural stone farmhouse with pool, cottages and apartments sitting in lush gardens

Green and serene, a striking array of eco cottages on a family farm where style and comfort reign, close to the coast but far from the crowd

A sustainably run 1902 farmhouse and its converted cattle shed in countryside close to a wonderfully wild stretch of the North Devon coast