You have the whole North Wing of this beautiful old farmhouse with a private east-facing courtyard for early morning tea as the sun rises

A cottage in a conservation village with logs in the burner, sloe gin on the table, and a good dining pub you can walk to

B&B in the heart of Totnes with bright bedrooms and a sitting room, plus an enchanting garden with ponds and wildflower beds

Three restful B&B apartments, unique and stylish with communal spaces, wellbeing and healing, delicious home-cooked food

Bags of character within and without at this four-storey village house with rooftop views over the mountains, next to a 12th-century church

A sweet, very private-feeling annexe in the glorious South Hams with your own west-facing garden

A trulli hamlet immersed in nature, on the wilder side of Puglia with visits to white-washed hilltop towns and cooking with Nonna Maria

Come for pristine beaches, long walks to Barbate, sea views, whale watching trips and serene suites

Great gulps of ozone will engulf you at this architect-designed 1960s beach house - light, bright and sparkling, just like the ocean

The wow factor is set to eleven at this magnificent château steeped in French history and surrounded by acres of land (and a moat)

A warm and convivial place steeped in French history with an interesting, kind host who really looks after you. Under an hour from Paris too

Stay just two kilometres from Siena's medieval gates with views over vineyards, lovely interiors, good food and pleasant gardens

A B&B with a soul, walks to thrill the heart. In these peaceful hills northwest of Como, views challenge you to keep your eyes on the road

Up, up and away to this stunning cottage perched 1400 feet high in the National Park with big skies, grand walks and much comfort indoors

Between Paris and Rouen, a handsome country house in Monet scenery. Cows graze, bedrooms soothe, friendships bud over bountiful breakfasts

Swings, a terrace and pool in 2 acres ringed by fields and tranquility, and lakes and vineyards beyond. Family bliss in Quercy

Two lovely cottages, packed with atmosphere, character and comfort in a magical timeless valley surrounded by nature

A red-brick cottage and Shepherd’s hut in a magical garden with a cookery school and views over the South Downs