In château parkland, 10 minutes from Chinon, find books, beams and open spaces for three renovated houses, a delight for families

Mesmerising sea views from this big comfortable hillside house near Deià with a big pool, verdant gardens and sun-trapping terraces

Friendly inn close to Glastonbury. Locals come for breakfast, there's a lively bar and excellent bedrooms, some with a bath in the room

Exceptional generosity reigns at this complex of 5 excellent, colourful holiday apartments, with pool and meals, on the Sorrento Peninsula

Cottages, rooms and apartments on an historic 18th-century family estate with gorgeous gardens, a shared pool and a view-filled terrace

Up at the top of Scotland’s west coast, a small, stylish and welcoming hotel with lovely owners and some nicely priced rooms

A lovely little bolthole for two on a gorgeous estate with restaurant, deli and superb gardens, sculpture walk and wildflower meadows

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

Your own cottage on a wine estate in a very beautiful part of the South Downs, famed for world-class sparkling wines

Six cosy cottages for couples (babies and dogs welcome) on this gorgeous eco farm with enclosed gardens, a summer pool and treatments

A classic period property right on the river, perfectly placed to explore the delights of nearby Marlborough

Between Florence and Siena, stay in one of five stylish apartments on a family-run agriturismo; they delight in sharing this slice of heaven

Plenty of uncluttered easy space both in and out by the private pool - children love the freedom - great wine, food, and cycling country

Portraits, paintings and a historic look-out tower, pool, gardens and delicious breakfasts... San Fabiano captures everyone’s heart

Stylish interiors, beautiful rooms, lovely staff and wonderful food – all this in the Forest of Dean with great walking and cycling trails

A cool little inn lost in beautiful hills, child- and dog-friendly, with happy staff and award-winning food

In a commanding position surrounded by private land, this old manor house is excellently equipped and ideal for a big family holiday

Between mountains and coast: come for peace and serenity at this small hotel framed by fragrant gardens and the mighty Sierra Nevada peaks