A small yet elegant place for couples or small groups to enjoy the open countryside, rest, join a cooking course or book a massage

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10 minutes from La Rochelle, a place of peace and style. From scrumptious breakfasts to a splash in the pool, your hosts are eager to please

Four pretty apartments perfect for groups. A natural swimming pool, animals roaming and walking distance from a summer boat to the beaches!

A very generous amount of space in this beautifully restored annexe with heated pool and outstanding views over the East Devon AONB

A cosy and relaxing village inn in the heart of the unspoilt Ebble Valley (wonderful for walkers) with fresh bedrooms and excellent food

Return to warming fires after hiking in Ireland's highest mountains. Two traditional cottages on the outskirts of pretty Killorglin

High above Lisbon, this small but elegant former palace offers stunning views, stylishly rustic rooms and a dreamy, sun-trap patio

Simple but stylishly furnished village house, terrific hill-top views, low-impact design, organic cooking and a hot tub; utterly peaceful

A cracking spot for this thatched and beamed 17th-century village inn with lovely gardens, just a half-mile stroll from Lulworth Cove

A bit like staying with friends in a smart country house, but not having to help - an elegant refuge near Bradford-on-Avon

Up and away to a truly wild Welsh experience from this ancient stone house sitting on a ridge, with stunning valley and mountain views

A wonderful country house, a unique wine story, very luxurious rooms and suites, a spa, infinity pool and restaurant

5 houses near Siena to make design-lovers happy; come for the rural solitude of ancient stone farm buildings with urban interiors

A small top terrace can be booked for romantic evenings and you can lunch or dinner at the delightful floating restaurant

Family-friendly hotel on Ullswater with a pool and a variety of bedrooms, some super-cool - swim in the lake, walk in the hills, eat well

A stylish base for those who want to explore the beautiful north – expect good food, stylish interiors and a pretty market town

A sweet little gîte for two in the centre of a dreamy medieval village. Happily private but with loads to explore from your door