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

Elegant house with sprawling gardens and space for family and friends, within walking distance of the coast

A handsome little château perched on the edge of a verdant valley, with wonderful views, lots of space and a rambling garden

Independent B&B in an ancient hamlet with modern interiors, immaculate bedrooms and a pleasant wooden terrace for sunny days

Close to the expansive north Norfolk coast, this is a contemporary hotel with a laid-back vibe and excellent food

Glorious views across Northumberland countryside from this peaceful and comfortable cottage with almost an acre of garden

Three luxurious apartments sleeping up to 10 people altogether, set within an elegant Georgian manor house in the Wye Valley AONB

Come for super ridgeway walks and explore charming towns and villages from this pretty 18th-century cottage in the Chalke Valley

What do you do with a down-at-heel roadside inn? You get Mhor to come and turn it into a quirky base with their funky style and lovely food

Friendly Maki and Clive's higgledy-piggledy home is a charming, special place. Rooms are cosy, Clive's cookery courses are fun and delicious

Peace, space, nature in the Champagne-hugged Somme valley - and home-grown, organic meals with generous French hosts. Family-perfect

Stay just two kilometres from Siena's medieval gates with views over vineyards, lovely interiors, good food and pleasant gardens

Perched on a hillside between mountains and sea is this charming house in a modern Spanish style, engulfed by a beautiful garden with views

Sitting next to the church in the most picturesque village in England, this ancient, handsome cottage is packed with historical interest

A delight to stay in this 1880s croft house on the quieter west coast - fabulous vegetarian and vegan food, thoughtful rooms, lovely owners

Good restaurants, beach walks, a grand welcome for dogs: that’s Whitstable. Bring friends and stay in this smart house close to it all

A lovely gîte with cool lines and its own shady terrace plus pool, gardens, fountain and a relaxed family-friendly feel

Traditional Provencal farmhouse with a large garden and a swimming pool. Historic villages with markets and great restaurants close by