Glorious boutique hotel on the Sorrento Peninsula with Michelin-starred restaurant and superb cellar to explore

Eat in the sheltered, quirky, outdoor dining area, enjoy Madame's colourful garden in its village setting - ideal for those on a budget

A charming nook for two in pretty Barrington village with a foodie pub mere steps away and Somerset at your feet

Delightful, rustic retreat for families, romantic couples and singles. Food, views and owners are lovely

Swim with frogs in the freshwater pool, breakfast in the sunshine, play boules by moonlight. Châteaux don't get much more rural

Imperious old coaching inn lost in deep country with a river to fish, five-mile views, delicious rooms and some very tasty food

Lovely old house with award-winning restaurant and indoor swimming pool. Sleeps up to 18 so just the ticket for a big family gathering

Landscaped gardens, orchard and potager blend into Normandy countryside. Return from rural walks to a log fire and comfortable armchairs

Come to be cosseted in this gloriously peaceful retreat among beautiful gardens with much old-fashioned charm and excellent food

High in the heavenly hills is this very smartly converted farm building, with underfloor heating, much glass, wood and exposed brickwork

A gem of a house in a lovely unspoilt village with an intelligent, interesting owner who gives you delicious food and local wines

Fabulous bakes and hot waffles at breakfast, green fields all around and Normandy steeped in history. Great for foodies and historians

A charming gite tucked into acres of ancient parkland, with an outdoor kitchen and deer wandering by at dusk

For families and friends, foodies, surfers and lovers of southern Spain’s historic, vibrant Costa de la Luz

A large, light-filled house sitting very much on its own in the middle of the peaceful Eden Valley with masses of space inside and out

Follow in Picasso’s footsteps and spin up to vibrant Sheffield for a night at this stunning hotel, where flawless bedrooms wait

High above Lisbon, this small but elegant former palace offers stunning views, stylishly rustic rooms and a dreamy, sun-trap patio

You’re in the heart of untamed countryside here, beside the river Oise, welcomed by friendly hosts who cook and care for you