A heavenly inn on Fife’s south coast – the terrace overlooks the beach, lovely food waits within, chic rooms are a steal

A stylish timber frame eco build, clad with recycled steel and with an upstairs living space to make the most of the glorious sunsets

One of the loveliest houses in a very lovely village. Pretty rooms have parquet floors and white walls, the food is a delight

Great for gatherings of family and friends: fine views, a good big kitchen, games room and pool; nearby caves and castles to explore

A pretty stone single-storey house, now renovated beautifully into a comfortable hideaway with wonderful views to woodland and river

A delightful mix of old and new in a conservation village with a four-acre garden that attracts all the local birds. Guests love it here

If houses could smile, this 1850 townhouse would be beaming - grand for groups, with four terraces, two living rooms and a plunge pool

A warm, gracious townhouse in a small town, run by delightful new hosts. Explore chateaux, canoe on the Loire... cycle to Angers!

An enchanting hideaway with sensational views in a flowery English semi-wild country garden, near Sissinghurst and Great Dixter

An airy, art-filled house for groups of family or friends, with plenty of space, a secluded courtyard and pool near the beach

A cracking spot for this thatched and beamed 17th-century village inn with lovely gardens, just a half-mile stroll from Lulworth Cove

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

A clutch of airy properties, most with their own jasmine-scented terraces arranged around a funky pool

High up and with splendid views of the estuary and harbour, this roomy apartment is a very comfortable base for seaside holidays

Unwind here in the rolling hills with the river bustling along, your own secluded garden and an unpretentious cottage full of character

Elegant historic house set in acres of grounds transports you to a bygone belle époque (with all mod cons)

Lovely big room in its own wing of a Victorian farmhouse. A peaceful spot with views across fields and an elegant drawing room

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