A scrupulously renovated dog-friendly gate lodge with garden and outdoor dining area, a five-minute drive from Mount Congreve Gardens

Historic pub with immaculate new bedrooms and a happy atmosphere. A waterside terrace for summer, blazing open fires for winter

An ancient thatched cottage near Dartmoor with a warming log fire in winter and flowers inside and out in the summer

A small, trendy hotel, very much of its time, with oodles of style, stunning bedrooms and fantastic staff

Unwind in a hammock, in the pool, in a balconied rose-coloured bedroom - meander local markets, pick a pepper, cook up a feast and have fun

Retreat to a classically styled, elegant apartment for four - private and peaceful - in a characterful, super-central area of Rome

Step through a door in an old wooden gate to discover a courtyard garden on the edge of town close to golden sands

Bask in the beautiful Basque country at this friendly B&B in the village, with family-run restaurant for delicious suppers

Big house with bags of character and easy access to beaches, cafés and cobbled streets, coastal paths and hidden coves

Sweep through vast wrought iron gates to this elegant Grade I listed Georgian country house with a swimming lake, yoga studio and sauna

A smart B&B in the heart of Beaune sitting quietly in half a hectare of gorgeous gardens; you're well looked after by your charming hosts

Rural peace just an hour from London in your own gorgeous converted hay barn, ten minutes from Alton

Wander down a pebble path to this large, light holiday home near La Rochelle. Eco-friendly, accessible to all, and perfectly peaceful

In deep countryside, an expertly renovated 15th-century chapel on the banks of the Lot – a serene spot near vibrant towns

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

A cool little inn lost in beautiful hills, child- and dog-friendly, with happy staff and award-winning food

Your hosts couldn’t be nicer and look after you beautifully – this is a lovely, homely place with a rambling garden