Stay just minutes from the sea in colourful Donaghadee for wild swims, island visits, bird watching and coastal walks

The views are green, both cottages are homely and comfortable and the gardens have direct access to the riverbank footpath for walks

Three luxurious apartments sleeping up to 10 people altogether, set within an elegant Georgian manor house in the Wye Valley AONB

A village setting for this family-friendly cottage-in-a-row with private garden next to the owners' pretty 17th-century thatched house

B&B as it should be. Home-cooked breakfast in an Aga-warmed kitchen, a comfortable bedroom with garden views, a beach you can walk to

Lovely slice of the Mediterranean with splendid rooms in deepest Cheshire. Sip an aperitif on the sunny terrace

Tranquil stone house with a rustic feel, a large garden with a swimming pool and views of the French Riviera and out to sea

Tiny, suite-in-the-sky, in shabby-chic style, with all you need cleverly tucked into one room. Plus heavenly terrace with city-wide views

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

Play boules in the garden, swim in the natural pool and enjoy Monica’s wonderful cooking served with local wines at this village farmhouse

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

Steeped in history and romance, with a great big sleigh bed and open fires, is this 14th-century defence tower above the river Tweed

Come to the wild Cévennes to hike, ride, kayak down the Hérault river – or just revel in your pretty, generous house, pool and garden space

Glorious views across Northumberland countryside from this peaceful and comfortable cottage with almost an acre of garden

Lovers will be happy here in their own sweet space with a bird-filled garden. All you will hear is the river flowing gently past you

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

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