Head inland for grand walking or to the glorious coast from this very pretty cottage with a private garden, suitable and safe for dogs

Comfortable apartment steeped in Breton history, in a beautifully renovated gabarier’s house overlooking the marine estuary

Gorgeous scenic views from this relaxed and friendly B&B tucked in a tiny hamlet in the Dordogne near Bergerac

Wild and peaceful small hotel bordering National Park of Guadarrama. Listen to birdsong, hike in the sierra, spend the day in Segovia

All the bleached beauty of the beach inside this comfortable cottage; a dining terrace with uplifting sea views and arching views of Kerry

Restored stone barn on a farm in the Lake District National Park, with views of fields and woods and an excellent pub nearby

A sweet bolthole for two and a babe-in-arms or pooch in friendly, foodie Ramsbottom with walks straight into woods and moors

Your hosts couldn’t be nicer and look after you beautifully – this is a lovely, homely place with a rambling garden

A Grade II listed pub in pretty Amberley - tuck into innovative menus, explore West Sussex, retire to gorgeous bedrooms

A tucked-away and peaceful retreat from which to explore the beautiful Dordogne or simply to unwind and recharge

A large, light-filled house sitting very much on its own in the middle of the peaceful Eden Valley with masses of space inside and out

Provençale-meets-English country house to great effect – cycle Mont Ventoux, walk to the monastery, visit Roman towns and vineyards

You'll feel relaxed in this big light-filled house with plunge pool and outdoor cinema; walk along the river with Portugal on the other side

A hugely spoiling place to stay with gardens, plunge pool, hot tub and sauna - part of the village pub, farm shop, brewery and Wellness Barn

A beautifully converted dairy with a magical garden in a quiet village surrounded by lovely countryside

Come to recharge in the lovely Loire valley at this fine château surrounded by mature gardens and green countryside

Beautifully restored house with a literary history, no neighbours and private access to a sandy bay beyond the pines

Come for sea air, independent shops, great places to eat and this quirky cottage with plenty of room and a sunny walled garden