Hear the rooting of wild boar and the odd splash of the pool. For those who love fresh air, great food, and the sweet hills of Umbria

Atmospheric English pub with rooms by the green with its duck ponds in a pretty village, with walking and cycling routes to join

Family-run B&B in an authentic and informal home. Stay for delicious dinners, walk along the river, explore Umbria’s heritage

Sustainably built Suffolk retreat with plenty of space for friends and family to properly unwind - a steam room seals the deal

A chilled, family-friendly hotel on a sandy surfing beach with huge views and a sensational pool with sustainability at its heart

A smart village local with original timber frames, a lively bar, elegant rooms and delicious food from the fields around you

Wonderful views of the Cantabrian Sea, locally sourced food and fine bedrooms at a boutique hotel on the Asturian coast

Victorian almshouse with architectural pedigree, sweeping countryside views and easy access to charming local towns

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

This is Somerset at its most quintessential: a thatched roofed, honey-coloured Hamstone cottage with a pretty courtyard garden; sleeps four

On the doorstop, Dovedale, Buxton, Chatsworth House... Come home to snooker, books, logs, a patio with views and masses of lovely space

A seaside inn on Babbacombe Bay with views of sea and sky, rooms to feel happy in, a spa and homely, hearty dining

Pristine and elegant rural farmhouse with sophisticated interiors and lovely owners who go the extra mile to make your stay special

A serene retreat basking above the Algarve with sea views from the garden and pool, and charming Moorish details

A townhouse with a walled garden by the church in a peaceful village where friendly Scottish owners feed and look after you well

In the heart of a pretty village next to a picturesque stream, your elegant B&B is a haven of peace and quiet. La Rochelle is close

Welcome to the delights of a 15th-century Breton manor house, a meandering river inhabited by otters, and hosts who adore what they do

Laze in the pool, nibble olives from the market, gaze over Provence. Inside, English meets classic French. Fabulous for families