Come for a spot of indulgence, with seriously good food and wine, oodles to do in the courtyard, great bedrooms and a cool spa for a splurge

Light-filled retreat full of character and vintage finds, with handmade touches and farm-fresh produce on your doorstep

3 lovely cottages in the heart of Cognac vines for cosy nights by the fire and summer barbecues by the pool

A chalet-with-everything: great mountain style, space and comfort with views of Mont Blanc, a sauna and bubbling hot tub

Three comfortable stone houses clustered around the owners' home. Glorious views spread out below you across rolling countryside

A pair of historic houses with far-reaching views of the Cotswold Hills and walks from the gate

Charming manor house B&B, packed with character, interest and history, sitting in extensive gardens and with elegant bedrooms

Bags of character within and without at this four-storey village house with rooftop views over the mountains, next to a 12th-century church

A lovely old house and rambling garden in a medieval village with a monumental château, 12th-century church and a good local restaurant

A traditional Welsh cottage perfect for a nature loving pair – stunning coastal walks, hidden coves, birdwatching and a crackling fire

A gorgeous big old house on a farm in a very quiet part of Wiltshire - the undiscovered North Wessex Downs, filled with wildlife and an AONB

Feel at ease in a lovely old townhouse filled with pictures and personality and including a separate loft apartment

Citrus scents the air, loungers flank a spakling pool. Light, cool, simple rooms, vibrant hosts, garden and olive groves - divine food

An old pub with a new lease of life: smart buzzy eatery downstairs and two bright, spacious apartments upstairs - just minutes from the Heath

Rolling lawns, Georgian glamour and countryside views – gather the gang for slow days, wild walks and starry Northumberland skies

Fringing Tuscany countryside and fun Montone, an authentic Umbrian mansion with Slow Food, lavender fields, apartments and pool. Pure Italy

Stylishly refurbished gastro inn on historic market square with gorgeous bedrooms, local ciders and some rather tasty food