Throw open French windows to this sleek self-catering space, with off-street parking. Walk to the beach & the pub, visit historic Chichester

Pippa tells you where to find wild flowers, babbling brooks and butterflies... and hike, bike and swim. Magic for families

Close to sandy beaches between Penzance and Helston, three places to stay with characterful interiors and freshly baked scones waiting

Come with friends for a cookery course, or with the kids, and enjoy the creative feel of the place - and the food! Venice 40 mins by train

A big, beamed contemporary barn filled with light and surrounded by unspoilt countryside for a romantic retreat.

Good old-fashioned hospitality in a quiet Highlands cottage ringed by roses and roe deer. Forest and coastal walks, shortbread and tea

Three family friendly cottages on this gorgeous eco farm with private gardens and organised outdoor activities if you like joining in

Winter fires, a summer pool, and gorgeous food all year round... Live slow in the hills of

Feather pillows, welcome goodies, an extensive batterie de cuisine... the hosts are super generous, the views are to die for

An elegant 1892 building, once the village school, now a very comfortable, colourful B&B with warm owners and delicious breakfasts

It's steeped in history and a joy to visit. Explore the vast pistes of Les Portes du Soleil... return to log fires and house-party dinners

Lively renovation for this 18th-century cottage built of local stone and with a large garden in Modbury. Totnes and sandy beaches are close

Traditional bedrooms lie under the beams of this fascinating country mansion - a grand, hospitable B&B near St Malo and sand beaches

A classic period property right on the river, perfectly placed to explore the delights of nearby Marlborough

Get to know Lisbon with ease from this generous and comfortable townhouse hotel bang in the middle of the city centre

Peace, space and sophisticated living at a serene villa-apartment in the hills above Cannes

João & Ana Luisa's stunning cottages superbly blend contemporary and traditional styles. Vineyards, beaches and restaurants are all close

A gorgeous barn conversion in the heart of the High Weald with superb walking, only five miles from Tunbridge Wells