A grand, pale stone townhouse in the centre of lively Épernay with plenty of good restaurants nearby

Five beautiful suites in the south wing of this fairy tale castle, filled with architectural features, family history and much grandeur

A stunning veranda wraps itself around the house: doze off in a wicker armchair or sip a drink at dusk as the sun melts into the valley

A bit like staying with friends in a smart country house, but not having to help - an elegant refuge near Bradford-on-Avon

Secluded place with home-grown food, much peace and walks by the river for a couple (or small family). Courses and solo retreats too

Great taste – in decor and food – and a delicious heated pool. Views swoop over field and valley; trails, villages, wineries tempt

Rooms are good value, breakfast is taken overlooking the garden and there's superb veggie food next door - a Sawday's Community Champion

Relax in peace & quiet: orchards, woods, organic farm, wildlife everywhere. Offa's Dyke nearby - start the day with Teona's veggie breakfast

A beautiful rural escape for couples or families with the delights of the Cotswolds all around. Dogs very welcome too

Château apartments with a heated pool, parkland and a menagerie - Gold Beach and the British Normandy Memorial are on the doorstep

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

An L-shaped former farmhouse is now a gorgeous place to stay, just half an hour from the sea or the mountains and near interesting villages

Bedrooms with terraces and views over St Michael’s Mount Bay. Explore the gardens; walk from the door to glorious beaches

Spread out in much style with friends or family in a beautifully renovated Victorian farmhouse at the foot of the Howgill fells

A small and stylish townhouse retreat in leafy Folkestone with excellent bedrooms and a terrace for breakfast in summer

An eco renovation of an 1800s gamekeepers cottage, now a charming place for couples or families to immerse themselves in nature

Glamour, warmth and style in a renovated wine warehouse in a cool quarter of Bordeaux - France’s most popular city after Paris

Surrounded by delightful gardens, these gîtes are serene retreats from which you can discover the Dordogne, or gently unwind