A Georgian manor house in the old quarter of Penzance, close to the water, with good food and a chilled vibe

A 1750s farmhouse with a comfortable, informal feel resting in woodland. You're near to iconic tourist spots but hiding in the quiet woods

An airy converted barn with beautiful woodwork and countryside views. Reach riverside restaurants and St Malo within a 15-minute drive

A lovely modern Provençal house, light and welcoming, in a valley of vineyards and forest, tucked peacefully away from the coast

All you'd hope for, and more! Enormous rooms, marvellous beams, majestic views and wines from their vineyard

A gentle, calm, immaculate place for an all-season family stay, near wine tastings, castles, caves and canoeing. Everyone loves the Dordogne

Treat yourselves to a stay on one of the oldest wine estates in Provence and a family house from the 1740s, complete with antiques

Starry skies, wild beauty and total peace are yours in these sustainable, solar-powered eco-lodges

Beautiful views over Bantry Bay from this thoughtfully restored house with stylish rooms, gardens and woodland – a wonderful escape

Bring boots, maps, your dog and an appetite for high places and deep comfort in this restored farm conversion

Once a pub, now a friendly home for relaxed gatherings of families or friends, with oodles of space, lots to do and pretty riverside walks

A handsome house with breath-taking mountain views: perfect for summer holidays and walking in spring and autumn

A listed townhouse with 16th-century roots in lovely little Wells with a pretty garden, just a short walk to the magnificent cathedral

A sustainably-designed small, family-run eco hotel within a nature park by the sea in stunning Basque country. Great food too

In a Valencian resort, a captivating and hospitable place - deal for groups of family or friends too, with independence plus B&B service

A small hotel with gorgeous interiors, friendly staff, spacious rooms, a proper library, pretty garden and a relaxed, homely feel

For families who love a Great British beach holiday, this beach-side cottage on Hayling Island near Portsmouth is just the ticket

A very tranquil spot with views of rolling countryside, the East Mendip Way on the doorstep and good pubs within walking distance