Remote and rural, this cosy cottage is a slice of Welsh heaven, with plenty to do and see just a short drive away

A sleek, light-filled, beautifully designed, minimalist space for 4 with wrap-around views from the living room and pool

Serene retreat in the French countryside with elegant interiors and impeccable hosting from the lovely Anne-Laure

A spacious courtyard, two ancient yews and this lovely restored house ooze charm - swim, cycle, walk in glorious countryside, taste cognac

An elegant manor house with pretty bedrooms, pool and large grounds. Nathalie looks after you with ease and sets you up with big breakfasts

A really friendly French family home, steeped in history and tradition with delicious home-grown food, a lovely garden and peaceful pool

A large handsome 1800s manor, now a peaceful haven for free-range families and creative types on the edge of vibrant Richelieu in the Loire

Traditional B&B in a beautiful château bursting with history and surrounded by formal gardens, then farmland and two fine rivers

You get the best of all worlds here. Delicious beds, Provençal soaps, vineyard views, fresh croissants a stroll away…

Bags of rustic charm in this elegantly restored retreat, perfectly placed to explore Sicily’s rich history and beautiful beaches

In pretty Vernon, a peaceful and comfortably large townhouse with roses rambling around the door

Return to warming fires after hiking in Ireland's highest mountains. Two traditional cottages on the outskirts of pretty Killorglin

A honey-hued family home clad with vines and roses with a swimming pool and heaps of space – perfect for families

Tucked down a private driveway, this restored 19th-century farm building offers superb breakfasts, well-dressed beds and a beautiful garden

Medieval manor house and busy farm. A welcoming atmosphere, big bedrooms, breakfast in the baronial great hall by the cosy log fire

Come to stay in a lovely old house surrounded by an important garden created by three generations of brilliant women gardeners

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