Stylish sustainability in star-hung Alicante with solar power, gorgeous rooms and a pool. Authentic breakfasts and dinners await

History, elegance and art combine in this special spot near the Louvre. Wonderful staff too. Relax - take breakfast in bed

By a lake, enclosed by woodland - a contemporary house and barn, full of handmade furniture – laze in a hammock, walk the Jurassic Coast

Weaving medieval magic, this dreamy hideaway is an ideal base for nature-loving gourmands to explore the region

Good old-fashioned service, fresh and gleaming surroundings, great food and very comfortable rooms at this rejuvenated roadside inn

After a day touring châteaux, return to this pretty, very comfortable cottage with private terrace and a garden filled with birdsong

Serene, panoramic views from picture windows at this off-grid romantic bolthole in the hills with a cosy wood-burner and local treats

On top of sand dunes, this bright and airy cottage has glorious views, walks are lovely and you can bring your dog

Charming, simple and elegant B&B with a lovely garden and kind owners in an area renowned for its good wine and food

Peace, space and sophisticated living at a serene villa-apartment in the hills above Cannes

Feel at ease in a lovely old townhouse filled with pictures and personality and including a separate loft apartment

A modern, beautifully refurbished inn set in smart gardens, overlooking the village pond and surrounded by Hampshire hills for grand walks

A stylish timber frame eco build, clad with recycled steel and with an upstairs living space to make the most of the glorious sunsets

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

Stylish apartment overlooking a vibrant market in the old city, with restaurants and historic attractions in easy walking distance

A very swish 1610 house, thoroughly refurbished, in the heart of old Chichester with oodles of space and a surprisingly large garden

Come on down to this working farm for delicious organic food, an on-site sourdough bakery and crisp bedrooms in a pretty farmhouse

A destination B&B. Hunker down in thoroughly spoiling surroundings with delightful owners near St Jean de Luz, Biarritz and Bayonne