Walkers, nature lovers, couples will love this eco-friendly cottage near Calgary beach: a breath of warmth in the beautiful back of beyond

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

Superbly renovated rooms in a famous town-centre inn at the heart of the Loire châteaux region, excellent food

Jaunty beach huts on Felpham beach with sea views, coastal walks from the door and access to the hotel. For couples, families and dog lovers

A peaceful old ivy-clad mill with a beautiful terrace overlooking the water, sculpture-filled gardens, comfortable bedrooms and hearty food

Independent B&B in an ancient hamlet with modern interiors, immaculate bedrooms and a pleasant wooden terrace for sunny days

A charming base in historic Beaulieu - expect delicious food, traditional country-house interiors, and walks that start from the front door

A restful space with a pretty garden in a quiet Derbyshire village - the pub a short stroll away and Chatsworth near

Elegant historic house set in acres of grounds transports you to a bygone belle époque (with all mod cons)

5 minutes from the Vatican in a tall palazzo above the British school. Owners share local tips, serve bakery-fresh breakfasts on the terrace

Fabulous bakes and hot waffles at breakfast, green fields all around and Normandy steeped in history. Great for foodies and historians

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

An elegant, super central bolthole for two (or three): stroll everywhere, hop on a vaporetto, sit in piazzas drinking cappuccino, live like a local

Bring boots, maps, your dog and an appetite for high places and deep comfort in this restored farm conversion

A very pretty old coach house in a south London garden – perfect for a couple or a family. Friendly owners live across the courtyard

A smooth, contemporary space with far-reaching views, plenty of light and high ceilings for nature lovers, walkers, artists and dreamers

Towering 5 storeys above lively Palermo, a gracious B&B with sunlit rooms, lovely Sicilian hosts and breakfast in fine china on the terrace

A gorgeous house in a buzzy Somerset village, celebrated for its excellent local produce, with a pub, bakery and market garden