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

Birders will love escaping up here, golfers too - visit Hatfield House, Knebworth, Cambridge - come back to a good local pub and a comfy bed

A great find if you want to be close to all the action but nicely tucked away. Friendly pub downstairs, cool bedrooms up, Soho 20 minutes

Experience outstanding hospitality at this aristocratic palazzo with a Michelin-rated restaurant downstairs and seven unique bedrooms above

Lodge and gardens – superbly designed, immaculate, fresh, eco friendly – rest in unspoilt Picardy. Anglo-French hosts take turns to cook

Warm interiors, pretty bedrooms and excellent breakfasts – good value in a very handy central spot

A grand spot with superb Peak District views for this secluded, immaculate conversion of a handsome stable block - spacious and light

A handsome old country manor house in the heart of the Loire castles surrounded by parkland, forests, lakes, small hamlets, vineyards and châteaux

A tucked-away and peaceful retreat from which to explore the beautiful Dordogne or simply to unwind and recharge

This old stone building, a former olive warehouse, is beautifully restored and sits on its own – a simple bolthole for rest and recuperation

A dog-friendly hotel with traditional bedrooms, excellent breakfasts & a cool bar set on a peaceful side street, minutes from the centre

A relaxed and stylish hotel on the Norfolk coast with an impressive restaurant, sumptuous bedrooms and super staff

Perched on a hillside between mountains and sea is this charming house in a modern Spanish style, engulfed by a beautiful garden with views

Heaps to do on-site: organic farm shop & café, cookery & cheese-making courses, farm tours. A brilliant base for exploring the Cotswolds too

A captivating place for couples and families with fabulous views, pool and foodie hosts. River water sports, markets and vineyards near

This stately-looking former manor house set back from the road in acres of gardens serves very good food and has rustic-chic bedrooms

An exquisitely restored 1850s townhouse, steeped in history, with a sweet garden and within walking distance of the historic centre of Porto

A big friendly farmhouse basking in light, with terraces, vineyards, pool and views to several horizons, good for family gatherings