An eye-catching ancient inn with a colourful flower garden in summer, delicious local food and very presentable bedrooms

Four family-friendly self-catering casitas and an original cortijo in wildlife-rich acres near the sandy Costa de la Luz

Chocolate-box cottages in deepest Normandy, owned by bright young things with a passion for organic cuisine and the good life

Your own wing of an impressive 1700 baronial castle, restored with authenticity and with a lovely garden, wildlife and a little river

Big house in peaceful lush oasis among the bananas, vines and aloe vera, a 20-minute walk down into Funchal

An impressive manor house set in gentle rolling countryside ten miles from Oxford with a delightful garden, warm hosts and organic breakfast

Location, location, location - you can't beat it, so look past the dated kitchen and bathrooms and enjoy this light, bright, coastal home

The views are breathtaking over forest and field from this lovely barn conversion on a working farm, for special gatherings

A large tranquil apartment with garden and pool surrounded by Tuscan countryside, just over half an hour's drive from Siena

An elegantly renovated coaching inn with inspired design, beautifully simple pub food, tempting ales and gloriously comfortable bedrooms

You have complete independence in your own wing beside the owner's house, with much space, a sparkling pool and balconies with views

Technically in Florence yet immersed in the Tuscan hills: easy comfort, country character, warm wonderful hosts, heavenly views

A handsome little château perched on the edge of a verdant valley, with wonderful views, lots of space and a rambling garden

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

Comfortable and cosy B&B with superb food, tucked away on a dairy farm in the very quietest part of Pembrokeshire near the coast path

Light, bright and smartly decorated, this grown-up B&B is a calm retreat from the hectic whirl near charming Colwell Bay, Isle of Wight

Down a track with a delightfully remote feel but near to the coast and with good walking and cycling; views out to sea are awesome

The beautiful Amalfi coast is the sublime setting for these two suites with a shared courtyard, citrus trees and stunning coastal views