Come for super ridgeway walks and explore charming towns and villages from this pretty 18th-century cottage in the Chalke Valley

A light, bright, art-filled space with private garden on a quiet residential street just a short walk from shops, markets and good food

An eco renovation of an 1800s gamekeepers cottage, now a charming place for couples or families to immerse themselves in nature

Elegant house with sprawling gardens and space for family and friends, within walking distance of the coast

In truffle, lavender and olive oil country, a dreamy wine château with terraced gardens, run by hosts whose happiness is infectious

Come for the gloriously peaceful countryside and this 1700s house and garden, scrupulously renovated and with plenty of space

Relax in peace & quiet: orchards, woods, organic farm, wildlife everywhere. Offa's Dyke nearby - start the day with Teona's veggie breakfast

Smart cottage perched on a hill above Broadway with a music room and a hot tub in the pretty Cotswolds

The river's gentle flow sets the tone for a relaxing stay in this peaceful Loire estate: quiet rooms, sweet village, dinner with Madame

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

Chic barn conversion with a swimming pool and country walks from the door; nearby Ventnor has a beach and great places to eat and drink

Step into the valley region from this beautifully restored 17th-century house surrounded by saltwater and freshwater canals and lakes

A country retreat, this airy suite has a crackling fireplace and warm wooden floors to cheer and hearten after a day roaming the hills...

A destination for epicurians who also want exquisite surroundings and comfortable bedrooms. A charming garden too with a very French feel

Come for gloriously independent B&B in your own cosy retreat with a belter of a breakfast brought to your door and plenty of local walks

A spick and span little hideaway full of character in a manor estate cottage. Explore the gardens, walk to the beach in 25 minutes

A nicely priced inn on Shaftesbury's high street with a warm contemporary style and some excellent food – fine local walking waits

Cosy timber-framed cottages from which you can explore Alsace’s vine-striped countryside and traditional villages