What do you do with a down-at-heel roadside inn? You get Mhor to come and turn it into a quirky base with their funky style and lovely food

A beautifully restored townhouse in the heart of Amboise, steps from Leonardo da Vinci's last home and the great Château Royal

Peaceful B&B above Sorrento with a splendid garden and incredible views from the terrace. Walk to restaurants, explore the Amalfi Coast

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

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

Rustic farmhouse with two and a half acres of landscaped gardens, a swimming pool and views over the Pyrenees – the sunrises are amazing

An elegant medieval manor in the Loire with spiral stone staircases, mullioned windows, jaunty turrets and a fairytale suite just for you

This warm and friendly little hotel is on a mission - to give you really good food, excellent wine and a very comfortable night's sleep

Delightful little antique-filled cottage with large walled garden and an allotment near Versailles. Gardeners will be happy

A captivating place for couples and families with fabulous views, pool and foodie hosts. River water sports, markets and vineyards near

With Snowdonia on the doorstep and the Menai Strait at your feet, this handsome Welsh manor has history, heritage and heavenly views

A peaceful grown-up place circled by meadows and woodland with helpful owners next door – a superb spot to explore the south-west

A taste of old Italy in this off-the-beaten-track rustic house on three levels, exquisitely restored and with elegant designer furnishings

Charming trulli apartments promise rustic comfort and panoramic views (horses too). Perfectly placed for exploring the area

Enjoy convivial gatherings from this Georgian country house with acres of land, gardens and woodlands just a short hop from Durham

An ancient building filled with beauty and sitting in the quietest SSSI valley, criss-crossed by medieval drove ways buzzing with wildlife

Come for an oasis of peace - no crowds in the National Park, just olive groves, mountain views and tranquil nature

Old wooden sleigh beds, check-clothed tables, log fires, a courtyard of centuries-old trees, a claw foot bath. Stacks of character