Another bright, beamed and history-filled place to stay on the smart Upton Cressett estate with walks from the door and much comfort within

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

A contemporary country-house hotel with a lovely spa and peaceful gardens - Sandringham and the north Norfolk coast are close

Come for an authentic French village experience in this old stone house next to the church with glorious countryside for walks and cycles

You have your own entrance to a private wing with a garden and an elegant sitting room. Bedrooms are beautiful and breakfast scrumptious

Old meets new in Benoit’s charming villa with courtyard pool, breakfasts to linger over and all the fun of La Baule on the doorstep

Part of the original Wensleydale creamery overlooking the river, with bustling Hawes and great walking country right on your doorstep

A big, beamed contemporary barn filled with light and surrounded by unspoilt countryside for a romantic retreat.

This deeply peaceful retreat will soothe the soul; come to walk, bike, sail then back to a roaring fire and good book. A sublime spot

Exceptional generosity reigns at this complex of 5 excellent, colourful holiday apartments, with pool and meals, on the Sorrento Peninsula

Take your pick from guided horse-trekking to grand banqueting at this traditional château; drive to explore WWI history and the lovely coast

Remote off-grid cottage 1400 feet above sea level in Northumberland National Park, with incredible night skies

A beautiful little collection of trulli near the Valle d’Itria – restored with flair and with gardens, woods and pool

This elegantly restored house with stunning views to snow-capped peaks is a testament to the owners' love of art and antiques

A contemporary rooftop room in a warmly civilised B&B filled with books and lovely things – stunning view too

A classic French beauty of a place; home to an engaging young family who love to entertain and look after you with great care

Where sea and woodland meet, an inspiring and beautiful haven with estuary views; a gourmet’s delight and Honfleur down the road

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