Three airy gîtes set in 300 acres of vineyard and gardens. A welcoming base for exploring the marvellous Minervois – 15km from Carcassonne

Wake to ocean views, breakfast overlooking the sea and a beach stroll in the afternoon from this smart lodge on the Dunskey Estate

Straight out of a fairy tale, a rustic cottage by a babbling brook: a magical escape for couples, the craggy coast in easy reach

Rooftop views of a Baroque town from heavenly flower-filled terraces and a truly scrumptious breakfast from Elisabetta make this one a must

A wonderful surprise inside this 1590 house sitting in a beautiful walled garden full of fruit trees, just off the High Street

Gardeners will be very happy staying in this generous, comfortable B&B surrounded by stunning gardens with year-round interest

A contemporary rooftop room in a warmly civilised B&B filled with books and lovely things – stunning view too

A very special design-led garden apartment on the ground floor of an elegant 1835 house on one of the prettiest crescents in the city

A mix of bold colours, modern art and vintage finds give this classic French mansion bags of personality

Elegant farmhouse B&B. Drawing room with a log fire, generous breakfasts with home produce, cookery courses and friendly welcoming hosts

Sitting next to the church in the most picturesque village in England, this ancient, handsome cottage is packed with historical interest

Converted stables on a fruitful and beautiful estate with gardens, sculpture walks, wildflower meadows and a farm-to-fork restaurant

A small, family-run boutique hotel sitting right at the foot of Etna with wonderful views, garden, pool and ambrosial Sicilian breakfasts

A converted stable on a peaceful farm surrounded by acres of countryside - a Sawday's Community Champion

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

Come for history, wildlife and a stunning garden estate with acres to roam. Bring children and dogs too. Fabulous

A cosy, beautifully refurbished flat in a Georgian house bang in the middle of the unspoilt town with its pretty streets and houses

On the edge of the South Downs, this smartly renovated pub with contemporary rooms serves seasonal home cooked food and a warm welcome