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

In a small village on the borders, a Jacobean farmhouse luxuriously restored with lovely touches; the Brecon Beacons are close by

A cracking English inn with open fires, great food, gorgeous rooms, happy staff, lovely gardens and well-kept English ales

Light-filled house full of modern art and antique finds with stunning gardens and a pool. The best of Provence is on your doorstep

Tranquil B&B in a house built by the Templars in the 14th century. Go hiking, biking or wine-tasting nearby, or simply relax by the pool

A delightful coastal house with lush courtyard gardens, masses of space, home office and terraces galore

Come for big skies, loch views, much wildlife, acres of forest and a charming wood-clad cottage from which to explore such a remote spot

Lovely old manor house and clever garden with a relaxed, happy vibe and home-baked or homegrown treats on arrival and at breakfasts

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

Painting courses on request, gardens full of roses, a parasol’d terrace, a seductive pool… we love this welcoming, traditional hotel

Delicious food, stylish bedrooms and very helpful staff come hand in hand at this buzzing little inn that stands on the river Avon

An airy, well-designed hideaway for two in an ancient barn on a quiet farm. This is prime walking country with Hadrian’s Wall nearby.

An elegant palazzo with three swish apartments in the heart of Baroque Salento with a glorious roof terrace, just steps from Piazza Salandra

Grand and old and filled with history, the estate and such a pretty house are a tonic, as are the well-tended grounds and parkland

A Cotswolds hideaway in a cottage on a farm, with space to roam for children, and glorious valley views

A chilled, family-friendly hotel on a sandy surfing beach with huge views and a sensational pool with sustainability at its heart