A flamboyant place! You're in the heart of this charming market town, just a hop from the river and a stroll from pretty squares and bistros

17th-century farmhouse full of colour and interest with friendly hosts and great breakfasts. Explore the Cotswolds - bring the dog too

An old-world inn full of colour, with open fires, cosy rooms, local food and the magnificent Northumberland National Park all around

Friendly host, Georgian elegance, welcoming sitting room and bedrooms, tasty breakfasts: the perfect city break in Scotland’s capital

One of the loveliest houses in a very lovely village. Pretty rooms have parquet floors and white walls, the food is a delight

A small, quirky country house hotel with lovely staff, pretty rooms and heavenly food served in a pillared dining room

Step through a door in an old wooden gate to discover a courtyard garden on the edge of town close to golden sands

An 1820s beach house just 50 metres from the pretty sands and a first-floor deck for al fresco meals with stunning views over the water

A slice of rural heaven close to the Pembrokeshire coast - good rooms, hearty food, wonderful walks and beautiful beaches wait

5 houses near Siena to make design-lovers happy; come for the rural solitude of ancient stone farm buildings with urban interiors

This shuttered, stone maison in Gascony on the Santiago de Compostela pilgrims' route is a joy for families to spend time together

An oast house B&B surrounded by countryside and with a blooming garden; walk to the village pub, drive to nearby stately castles

A spacious and bright old sandstone farm building with private garden, all one one level and with lovely views over fields and countryside

A delightful coastal house with lush courtyard gardens, masses of space, home office and terraces galore

Near lively Lyon, this handsome family house is perfect for a Zen-like escape with delicious vegetarian meals and well-travelled hosts

Style abounds in this exquisite Côte d'Azur family getaway, where lazy days are whiled away by the pool and in the quiet bird-filled gardens

Coffee served in silver cups & cakes are homemade in this duke’s palace, a throwback to the Moorish kingdom - a Sawday's Community Champion

Charming cottage in the Peak District National Park for hill walking, cycling and bird watching, or simply unwinding amid much beauty