Elegant, calm, charming B&B in a 12th-century house surrounded by fields, quiet country roads and vibrant little villages

Immerse yourself in 50 acres of peaceful countryside and the fine pool. Generous owners are on hand, Les Eyzies is just a few minutes' drive

A cottage for two on a wonderfully eco wine school and vineyard. Gaze at magnificent views from your terrace

A beautifully converted dairy with a magical garden in a quiet village surrounded by lovely countryside

Swap the mêlée for privacy and wonderful views. Delicious meals, an outdoor hot tub and Portes du Soleil skiing on your doorstep

Everything you’d want of a lovely country inn – pretty rooms, tasty food, local ales in a beamed bar and fabulous walking

A stunning setting for this B&B - the village a thousand feet below you and views to both snow-capped Alps and Provence lavender fields

Three simple, traditional apartments in an ancient convent building with a beautiful botanical garden in the heart of the historic centre

Tucked down an alley off the main road through Midhurst, this well-designed, generous-spirited little house exudes character and quirk

Restored stone barn on a farm in the Lake District National Park, with views of fields and woods and an excellent pub nearby

This stylish little art-filled inn has comfortable rooms, is surrounded by good walking countryside and serves delicious food - rest here

A sophisticated and friendly Basque beauty overlooking the Bay of Biscay, in Txakoli vineyard country – prepare to be thoroughly spoilt

Lovely rooms in this characterful villa, perfect for exploring Burgundy’s Grand Crus, walking to vineyards or sipping wine by the pool

Two lovely places to stay down by the shore of Clew Bay for much peace, space and modern comforts in a magical watery world

In the glorious Howardian Hills, a homely cottage with an open fire for chilly nights and a lovely, country-style kitchen filled with light

You are treated like nobility in this gorgeous Manoir, enveloped by the towering cliffs and Aurélia and Julien's generous hospitality

A three storey house and garden with sea glimpses in the 'vieux village' named for the Mimosa trees which flower in profusion in winter

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