A smartly refurbished 500-year-old coaching inn with very comfortable bedrooms, good food and the Peak District at your feet

A wonderfully comfortable light-filled house with long views, a sandy beach to walk to, fabulous walking and wildlife and a superb kitchen

Proper village pub with much-praised food and cosy rooms; country walks lead from the door and Oxford is half an hour away

On top of sand dunes, this bright and airy cottage has glorious views, walks are lovely and you can bring your dog

Characterful mansion in west Wales set in 10 acres of greenery with a lake; glorious beaches and good restaurants are a short drive away

In a sleepy village near Oxford, a characterful 17th-century inn with contemporary flair, seasonal menus and a terrace for summer music

For families and friends, foodies, surfers and lovers of southern Spain’s historic, vibrant Costa de la Luz

Four bright and warm cottages with gardens, for families and friends, plus activities for children and endless walks for you and your dog

Gorgeous scenic views from this relaxed and friendly B&B tucked in a tiny hamlet in the Dordogne near Bergerac

Up in the hills, with Hay Bluff towering beside, this old stone house is sheltered in the valley with the brook rushing past to a waterfall

Wild beauty and hundreds of birds on the shore of a freshwater lake. Frank and Daniella look after you in a homely, fuss free way

You're beautifully looked after in this gorgeous Tuscan house. Come for Alpine walks, historic trails and wild nature all around

Light, airy rooms for couples in an Asturian villa - home-baked breads, organic dinners and lovely country walks, 40 minutes from coast

A romantic and very comfortable retreat in a smartly converted dairy with a pretty garden, close to the South Downs

An elegant 1890 home in vibrant Bembridge for birdwatching, beaches and wildlife, with hot tub and extra beds for overflow guests

Historic old house in a beautiful, traditional village. Boulangerie, bar, crêperie all a stroll away

Charming gardens for you and your dog in a barn conversion in rural Norfolk half an hour from coast

Between Florence and Siena, stay in one of five stylish apartments on a family-run agriturismo; they delight in sharing this slice of heaven