Find good taste, peacefulness and warm hospitality, steps away from the car-free Via Toledo, in the heart of the city

A grand, 16th-century Breton château complete with dovecote, turret and chapel surrounded by 50 acres of parkland, woods and small lake

Two peaceful spaces in a beautiful garden with a morning concert from the birds and a terrace for magical outdoor meals

A magical chateau set in the forested hills of Burgundy with lovely rooms, peaceful walks, home cooking and a merry welcome

In a small village on the borders, a Jacobean farmhouse luxuriously restored with lovely touches; the Brecon Beacons are close by

A renovated, comfy Victorian cottage behind a small village pub, a hub for the local community and with good food, ales and wine

Two comfortably converted farm buildings, with a shared pool on a gentle south-east sloping vineyard with wonderful views

A small yet elegant place for couples or small groups to enjoy the open countryside, rest, join a cooking course or book a massage

Throw open French windows to this sleek self-catering space, with off-street parking. Walk to the beach & the pub, visit historic Chichester

Once a lofty edifice for music recitals, now an original place to stay - with stained-glass windows, a bed on a stage and wild gardens

One of four wooden-clad off-grid cottages, sleek and calm indoors, high up in the Cheviot Hills and with stunning views over the valley

A delightful house & converted 19th-century barn a short jaunt to the unspoilt beaches of the spectacular Anglesey coast

In pretty Vernon, a peaceful and comfortably large townhouse with roses rambling around the door

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

The Dordogne flows through the gastronomic heart of France, where stunning villages cling to rock faces and historic riches are in store

In tranquil countryside close to the Ring of Kerry, a rustic farmhouse with wonderful stargazing and brilliant walks starting from the door

A luxurious eco-retreat plus extra room in the Space Conker in private woodland with views to the Chaîne des Aravis and Mont Blanc

Immaculate apartments with private patios and well-equipped kitchens share oleander-bright gardens and a chlorine-free pool