Beautifully designed timber cabins in the Black Mountains, right next to a lovely old inn serving good, honest food from their own farm

For retreats, groups of friends, and big families: come to recharge the senses at this special and ancient house enveloped by wild gardens

Friendly owners settle you in to this cool, creatively styled barn. Perfect for groups & families with big pool & garden

An adorable little 1800s cottage with a garden – simple, unpretentious and filled with the owner's colourful art on walls and lampshades

Picture-perfect Andalusian houses with private, colourful gardens, stunning mountain views and sparkling pool; utterly relaxing

A boutique hotel on the edge of Arcachon Bay. A natural pool, zen gardens, contemporary Eastern-style interiors, and good food await

Light-filled gites share a lovely pool, with pétanque, ping-pong and bikes to borrow – bring friends and take all three

A village setting for this family-friendly cottage-in-a-row with private garden next to the owners' pretty 17th-century thatched house

A contemporary rooftop room in a warmly civilised B&B filled with books and lovely things – stunning view too

An iconic Cotswold pub, restored to perfection, with a cracking bar, elevated pub food and some super-smart bedrooms in pub and extension

Landscaped gardens, orchard and potager blend into Normandy countryside. Return from rural walks to a log fire and comfortable armchairs

Good bolthole with two terraces offering spectacular views over the historic town, and restaurants and bars a short stroll

An elegant townhouse made up of two apartments on a lively piazza a short stroll from the sea. Live like a local in pretty Monopoli

Beautiful B&B in idyllic setting, with natural salt water pool and plenty of relaxed communal spaces

Light-filled retreat full of character and vintage finds, with handmade touches and farm-fresh produce on your doorstep

A small top terrace can be booked for romantic evenings and you can lunch or dinner at the delightful floating restaurant