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

Come down to the Meon Valley and be (very gently) nudged towards a better way of living - a Sawday's Community Champion

A substantial old house, originally built in 1836 and recently renovated, for grand special occasions with stunning views and a hot tub

Peaceful Georgian house with beautifully proportioned rooms, sumptuous meals, swimming and tennis. Dartmoor is on the doorstep

A cosy, courteous, family-run hotel with ‘chocolatines’ and cherry jams at breakfast, Basque dishes at dinner, and gorgeous rolling views

Old meets new in Benoit’s charming villa with courtyard pool, breakfasts to linger over and all the fun of La Baule on the doorstep

Come for a delightfully unfussy stay at this graceful townhouse filled with beautiful objects and good vibes thanks to the lovely owners

Stylishly simple cottage in the heart of the old fishing port of Méze, within easy stroll of seafood restaurants and sandy beaches

Charming, simple and elegant B&B with a lovely garden and kind owners in an area renowned for its good wine and food

Come for very comfortable B&B suites with garden views in a converted 1880s barn with its own charming sitting and dining rooms

Laze in the pool, nibble olives from the market, gaze over Provence. Inside, English meets classic French. Fabulous for families

A grand, pale stone townhouse in the centre of lively Épernay with plenty of good restaurants nearby

Fall in love with this riverside village, lost in a valley in lower Normandy, and this sunny house for couples or families

Linger over a fine breakfast and olive grove valley view, borrow a bike, take to the Francigena pilgrim trail, explore medieval Anagni

Rare as a bird, a proper old fashioned French inn on the side of the road in a sleepy village, a restoration project for the new owners

Warm, interesting hosts and a fascinating celebration of 20th-century style. Gleaming en suites, original Art Deco furniture, WWII books...

Starry skies, wild beauty and total peace are yours in these sustainable, solar-powered eco-lodges

Something to astound at every turn where the traditional and downright quirky collide to stunning effect. Friendly, flexible hosts too