Families and walkers will be happy at this unfussy seaside retreat with beaches down the road and coastal paths right by your door

A cosy, beautifully refurbished flat in a Georgian house bang in the middle of the unspoilt town with its pretty streets and houses

Welcome to a dreamy fortified castle, once owned by French royalty, the perfect place to stay for history lovers and comfort seekers

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

A rural farmhouse B&B with view-filled bedrooms, hearty breakfasts and walks from the door. The Dowies are generous hosts

A lovely wisteria-clad inn in a traditional Cotswold village with grand walks, a pretty garden, tasty food and thoughtful bedrooms

Next to a glorious National Trust estate, an exceptional barn renovation, a honeymooners’ dream – and Marsden a stroll downhill

A charming house in a lush green setting, secluded and quiet and with stunning views of the Tramuntana mountains and Fornalutx village

A treat to stay in one half of this unique Grade I listed arch sitting at the estate entrance, just a short walk from the Beckford Arms

Homely furnishings and 17th-century charm at this estate on the Severn, whose owners are mad about horses and give you fine home produce

Old wooden sleigh beds, check-clothed tables, log fires, a courtyard of centuries-old trees, a claw foot bath. Stacks of character

Find good taste, peacefulness and warm hospitality, steps away from the car-free Via Toledo, in the heart of the city

Such lovely views from this light-filled flat, built in the 19th century – curl up with a book and gaze out to sea

Winter fires, a summer pool, and gorgeous food all year round... Live slow in the hills of

A lovely old house, remote, peaceful. Nature lovers and birdwatchers will relish staying in one of the most biodiverse areas in Europe

A handsome house with breath-taking mountain views: perfect for summer holidays and walking in spring and autumn

Come for a quintessentially English country cottage tucked down a village path with wisteria in the garden and a short walk to a foodie pub

A much-loved family home filled with warmth and characterful interiors overlooking Loch Alsh where dolphins and seals frolic