An alpine hotel connected to nature with spa, sauna and swimming pool fed from a natural spring; mountains & lakes to explore, yoga classes, & more

Once a coach house, now a split-level place to stay – you can walk to the river and it's just a short hop to central London

Lovely small hotel in quirky market town surrounded by miles of stunning country – pretty rooms, tasty food and fine ales wait

A hugely seductive and stylish special place - with magnificent views, pool and bikes, vineyards and hilltop villages to visit

Comfortable and cosy B&B with superb food, tucked away on a dairy farm in the very quietest part of Pembrokeshire near the coast path

A mix of bold colours, modern art and vintage finds give this classic French mansion bags of personality

A wisteria-laden pergola shades the sunny side of the farmhouse - in gentle olive country near the Sibillini Park, not far from the Adriatic

A beautiful renovation: light, bright and seemingly suspended over a lush valley with cool, contemporary interiors and stunning views

In the heart of a starlight reserve in a protected natural park, three authentic cottages with walks from the door for immersion in nature

Elegant 19th-century château deep in the Dordogne forest promises seclusion, serenity and an unhurried, sun-soaked escape.

Settle in, relax, enjoy the local food - walk the dramatically beautiful coast path, explore rich West Wales from this handsome old house

A truly special barn conversion, flooded with light and with its own decked outdoor space surrounded by bucolic countryside

A restful space with a pretty garden in a quiet Derbyshire village - the pub a short stroll away and Chatsworth near

A rural haven in a lovely garden with comfortable bedrooms, brilliant breakfasts and bikes for hire – explore the Parque Natural

An ancient coaching inn opposite the church in the prettiest village – just the ticket for weary travellers who deserve nurturing

Perfect for families - a glorious farmhouse surrounded by lavender fields. Rooms are huge and children can roam free in the vast gardens

An important spot for this grand 19th-century château on the banks of the Loire, steeped in history and with kind, erudite owners

Quirky townhouse on the edge of the Peak District, with country walks from the door, plus shops, cinema, heritage centre, bistros and pubs