Stylish seaside inn with stunning salt marsh views from a decked terrace, delicious food, wine and ales and sea-breezy modern bedrooms

Quirky art hotel in the heart of trendy Brighton – there's a great bar, stylish rooms and wonderful breakfasts

On the side of a hill in the little-known Marche, a happy young farmhouse with an elegant saltwater pool, and wonderful meals from Kelda

A welcoming inn with rooms on the edge of a small village. Stay in a converted barn in the pretty garden, eat delicious country fare

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

Come down to the Meon Valley and be (very gently) nudged towards a better way of living - a Sawday's Community Champion

Two elegantly renovated spaces with wonderful views, lots of activities and large gardens for making memories with family and friends

Deliciously comfortable, hospitable, boutique B&B - in a secluded village within easy reach of Reims and the vineyards of Champagne

A converted stable on a peaceful farm surrounded by acres of countryside - a Sawday's Community Champion

Peaceful escape for couples in the grounds of a stately Tudor manor house; watch the wildlife from your garden, explore the nearby coast

Charming, simple and elegant B&B with a lovely garden and kind owners in an area renowned for its good wine and food

Flop in a hammock and be lulled by Mediterranean scents and breezes, relax in an ancient Trullo – come here for raw beauty not for frills

A cottage to help you feel restored and refreshed; uninterrupted views of the coast, a hamper of local produce and wildlife spotting.

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

A fascinating place steeped in history and abuzz with prize-winning winery activity. Plus rustic cottages, golf, a restaurant and 2 pools

Loved by estate-workers, visitors, well-heeled locals, and walkers, this spruced-up pub is a friendly launchpad for Chatsworth

Two family and dog friendly retreats for lovers of the countryside, birdwatchers and those wishing to escape the crowds

Retreat to a classically styled, elegant apartment for four - private and peaceful - in a characterful, super-central area of Rome