A bit like staying with friends in a smart country house, but not having to help - an elegant refuge near Bradford-on-Avon

This elegantly restored house with stunning views to snow-capped peaks is a testament to the owners' love of art and antiques

Historic and impeccably presented apartment in charming Stockbridge, a stroll from shops, restaurants and Botanic Gardens

A stylish, refined 17th-century house off a quiet street with its own garden and lots of generous surprises, a short hop to everything

Books, meadow flowers, a rocking chair by a cosy fire at this treasure-trove cottage of beautiful things - down tiny lanes in west Cork

A traditional stone bergerie high on a hill and surrounded by woods with east-facing views over the valley for stunning sunrises

A fabulous Belle Epoque château with much wow factor set in vast grounds with lawns and lakes, circled by a dense forest

Charming manor house B&B, packed with character, interest and history, sitting in extensive gardens and with elegant bedrooms

Be warmly welcomed by your knowledgeable hosts at this eco-conscious lodge for four in the Dordogne. Immerse yourself in all things wine

A lovely 1650 Welsh longhouse, beamed and flagstoned with a verdant garden in a totally unspoilt spot in the Snowdonia National Park

This lovely, beamy, uncluttered Tuscan farmhouse with separate apartment is an elegant lodging on a vast fruitful estate with pool, and lovely owners

Bring boots, maps, your dog and an appetite for high places and deep comfort in this restored farm conversion

Escape to your own snug bolthole above a beautiful hall. Creative village community, tasty breakfast delivered, come and go as you please

A stylish farm renovation with pools, gym, and flower-filled gardens - find rural tranquillity close to Brittany’s most famous landmarks

Serene, panoramic views from picture windows at this off-grid romantic bolthole in the hills with a cosy wood-burner and local treats

A light-filled B&B packed with family memories and heirlooms in a small hamlet tucked into the foothills of the Dolomites

High in Ávila's unspoilt nature is this stylish, eco-brilliant family hotel: mountains, massages, pool, organic dinners... a special escape

A B&B with a soul, walks to thrill the heart. In these peaceful hills northwest of Como, views challenge you to keep your eyes on the road