A pleasing (not very little) place to stay in the heart of a wood within the unspoilt countryside of the South Downs National Park

A roomy, stylish barn conversion in Devon's rolling hills with wonderful walks from the door and panoramic views of the Exe valley

Glorious Elizabethan manor house lovingly furnished with exceptional art and antiques by its welcoming owners

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

Big skies, a tantalising beach and truly inspired food combinations at this friendly, busy coastal village inn – stylish rooms too

Swing off the main road through the village, up into the hills along a narrow track and through a gate, observed by curious sheep

Elegance and ease mark this gentle group of Loire-Valley buildings, with soft-textured interiors and the owners’ fine hospitality and food

A small, charming house with ravishing sea views within walking distance of a bohemian coastal village at the foot of the Teix mountain

Enjoy a bucolic setting (hike, ride, cycle) near medieval Vannes, a short hop from the sea – and lively conversation with friendly hosts

Come here in the summer (it’s closed Nov-April except by arrangement) for candlelit dining, chintzy bedrooms, long views over the park...

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

Old meets new in Benoit’s charming villa with courtyard pool, breakfasts to linger over and all the fun of La Baule on the doorstep

A traditional cottage in Polruan on the Fowey estuary with harbour and cove views and a tea shop and two pubs in the village

A majestic renovation of a Victorian 'model' farm with underfloor heating, open plan design, light bright lines and not a whiff of IKEA

Sleep in sleigh beds in lush, legendary horsey countryside with formal gardens, woods to walk in - visit Caen, Bayeux, the Landing Beaches

Charming manor house B&B, packed with character, interest and history, sitting in extensive gardens and with elegant bedrooms

What do you do with a down-at-heel roadside inn? You get Mhor to come and turn it into a quirky base with their funky style and lovely food

A peaceful grown-up place circled by meadows and woodland with helpful owners next door – a superb spot to explore the south-west