Magnificent views unfold over the glittering sea towards the Cap d'Antibes from this elegant 1750 manor filled with much art and history

Lovely owners have created this quirky space on their farm; side-by-side al fresco baths make it romantic for two

Chat long with gentle hosts over home-grown dinners; see stars above, walks, rivers and wildlife all around. Rustic comfort in rural Burgos

Charming gardens for you and your dog in a barn conversion in rural Norfolk half an hour from coast

A 200-year-old cortijo in a totally tranquil spot with gated pool, two acres of grounds, an orchard and olive terraces with mountain views

A row of old brick stables now craftily converted into a light-filled and very peaceful place to stay with a garden room and gorgeous views

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

An 18th-century listed cottage in a pretty terrace with a private courtyard garden and pond, just a short walk from the high street

Very private and comfortable rooms with their own entrances at this generous B&B with glorious gardens and views to the Black Mountains

A truly special barn conversion, flooded with light and with its own decked outdoor space surrounded by bucolic countryside

A delightful holiday home for a big family or group of close friends. Children and dogs can charge about safely, you can unwind completely

A charming base in historic Beaulieu - expect delicious food, traditional country-house interiors, and walks that start from the front door

In four acres of garden and woodland (a child’s dream) a house and interlinking barn for 10 guests. Secluded but close to everything

Achingly trendy, a design-lover's dream with infinity pool, wine on the terrace, pampering spa and a sunny bay at your feet – stunning

A charming 17th-century village inn, a destination place for foodies and real beer lovers, with very comfortable and stylish bedrooms

A wisteria-laden pergola shades the sunny side of the farmhouse - in gentle olive country near the Sibillini Park, not far from the Adriatic

A converted 19th-century church in the Northumberland National Park with beautiful stained-glass windows and a restored tower