Traditional accommodation and organic food; handy for Bari but set peacefully in the countryside near Toritto, famed for its almonds

A homespun inn with irresistible prices in a tiny village deep in the country - the river Tweed is close, fishing can be arranged

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

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

A sustainably-designed small, family-run eco hotel within a nature park by the sea in stunning Basque country. Great food too

Retreat to this sweet, peaceful cottage with suntrap courtyard garden enveloped in rolling hills just a short hop from the Jurassic Coast

Style abounds in this exquisite Côte d'Azur family getaway, where lazy days are whiled away by the pool and in the quiet bird-filled gardens

Just below the Tuscan town of Massa Marittima, an agriturismo loved by sporty types and families, with wonderful food on site

Five beautiful suites in the south wing of this fairy tale castle, filled with architectural features, family history and much grandeur

Peaceful Basque farmhouse turned smart country B&B, only 20 minutes from restaurants and museums in Bilbao and unspoiled sandy beaches

Lovely old manor house and clever garden with a relaxed, happy vibe and home-baked or homegrown treats on arrival and at breakfasts

Canoeing on the Tamar, valley walks galore, with the woodland garden a sea of daffodils in the spring. A magical self-catering hideaway

Escape to this contemporary barn on a friendly farmstead with fern-fringed cliffs and walks galore on your door. Ask about ferry discounts

Stay in a lovely 18th-century townhouse in one of the prettiest villages on the Loire surrounded by unspoilt countryside

Bask in the beautiful Basque country at this friendly B&B in the village, with family-run restaurant for delicious suppers

Step through a door in an old wooden gate to discover a courtyard garden on the edge of town close to golden sands

A handsome house with breath-taking mountain views: perfect for summer holidays and walking in spring and autumn

A great base from which to explore beautiful Pembrokeshire - walk by the coast, take to the hills, check out ancient St Davids