Tour the cellars or wander the history-rich château and grounds. A truly pretty place

This warm and friendly little hotel is on a mission - to give you really good food, excellent wine and a very comfortable night's sleep

Such lovely views from this light-filled flat, built in the 19th century – curl up with a book and gaze out to sea

Come for sea air, independent shops, great places to eat and this quirky cottage with plenty of room and a sunny walled garden

Wood-burners, water sports and wildlife at four cosy farm conversions a half mile from their own quay. Wild swimming and barbecues await

A converted farmhouse set in a large mature garden, well located for exploring the delights of the Lot et Garonne south of the Dordogne

Come for summer breakfasts of pastries fresh from the local bakery, afternoons reading by the pool and long, lazy lunches

A lovely villa with masses of space, filled with modern art and near to walking trails, beaches, shops and restaurants

A townhouse with a walled garden by the church in a peaceful village where friendly Scottish owners feed and look after you well

An 1800s former watermill, now elegantly converted to give B&B rooms plus a self-catering cottage in the Côte d'Opale, superb for walking

Spoiling bedrooms, fabulous food and a lovely position lost in the hills make this Lakeland inn hard to resist - bring your walking boots

Stylish eco barns with generous hampers - Threshing Barn sleeps 8, Hay Barn 2. Close to village, beach & pub, with friendly owners close by

Airy, spacious, sunny. This Lot gîte is a delight: linen curtains, oak stair, sunny pool. Sarlat and painted caves are an easy venture away

A celebration of all things Somerset in a thatched village opposite the church and close to National Trust Barrington Court and Gardens

A treat of a place in a vibrant suburb, a short tram ride from central Manchester. The ultimate combination of art and cool design

A warm, inviting boutique hotel in Shrewsbury’s historic centre; potter about the medieval streets, relax in a sun-catching courtyard

For walkers and lovers of wildly beautiful coastal country: two cosy old cottages and a bright, modern renovation in a cluster with others