A sustainably-designed small, family-run eco hotel within a nature park by the sea in stunning Basque country. Great food too

Classic coaching inn in a bustling village offers restful rooms, real ales and the Cotswolds on your doorstep

The wow factor is set to eleven at this magnificent château steeped in French history and surrounded by acres of land (and a moat)

Submerge yourself in a magical landscape of sky, water and hills from this well-thought-out retreat, where silence reigns and peace is deep

This civilised bolthole offers a quiet retreat, castle views and the magic of Edinburgh on your doorstep

An elegant manor house with pretty bedrooms, pool and large grounds. Nathalie looks after you with ease and sets you up with big breakfasts

A historic Cornish farmhouse, sitting pretty in its own land at the side of a valley, with comfortable bedrooms and an independent feel

In a bustling port town on the Adriatic coast, this family-run hotel is warm, welcoming and just minutes from beaches and restaurants

Pops of colour and neon signs bring fun to this smart and warm family home near Brancaster beach

Breakfast on homemade ricotta, bask on a cool white lounger, swim in the cove below. We love this young, friendly, rustic B&B

A smart launch pad for visiting all things Champagne-related and Reims with its enchanting cathedral. All is cosy, luxurious...

Rooms in an old palazzo in the historic centre of town, with a swimming pool, restaurant and café, and lovely beaches a short drive away

Sun-dappled walks along the romantic avenues, big bedrooms, breakfasts inside or out, a laid-back atmosphere and great markets nearby

Gracious Florentine hospitality, elegance and comfort, gazebo breakfasts, a flower-filled garden with pool and views of olive groves

A cosy cottage on a farm down a long winding track, wonderfully rural with footpaths across fields or along the canal

You’ve got history on your doorstep in this beautiful and serene B&B, with charming gardens and a real sense of style in every room

This famous old country house might not come cheap, but where else can you splash out in such decadent style for life’s big celebrations?

A peaceful spot for this beautifully restored old barn surrounded by lovely gardens and a sparkling pool on the banks of the Dordogne river