A beautifully restored old coaching inn with a vibrant, bustling atmosphere, great food, friendly staff and super-swish bedrooms

Beautiful light-filled eco-homes in Loch Lomond National Park – Scotland’s treasures are easily reached from here

An elegant hotel that feels like a well-kept secret, with charming staff, understated rooms and great restaurants a short walk away

A large handsome 1800s manor, now a peaceful haven for free-range families and creative types on the edge of vibrant Richelieu in the Loire

Ensconce yourselves in the Black Périgord and stay in the East Wing of a 16th-century castle with private garden and surrounding parkland

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 17th-century Westmorland barn, fully renovated with a roomy living space and west-facing garden with views of High Street and Blencathra

A traditional Breton stone cottage, two minutes from the sea, with a large, leafy garden and glamping with activities in the summer months

Great staff, beautiful design, a fine old building and sublime food make this 600-year-old inn a perfect escape all year round

A wonderful country house, a unique wine story, very luxurious rooms and suites, a spa, infinity pool and restaurant

Escape your cares here, move from terrace to terrace tracking the sun's progress and dive into the sea from your own swimming platform

Big skies, a tantalising beach and truly inspired food combinations at this friendly, busy coastal village inn – stylish rooms too

Walk, ride, bike or canoe, climb a mountain, head for Hay, then return to a comfortable bar, warm bedrooms and delicious food

An 1820s farmhouse at the end of a quiet road in the North York Moors National Park, overlooking a forest and surrounded by fields

Two elegantly renovated spaces with wonderful views, lots of activities and large gardens for making memories with family and friends

A heavenly setting for this very well-hidden cottage with its own small pool, amazing views and delightful pebble beach below

Chill under poolside palm trees or lose yourself in novels on super comfy armchairs. Funchal with its colourful markets is within easy reach

A natural idyll made even better by friendly owners. Bask in the mountain views, explore astonishing Asturias, settle into the slow pace