Gather family in this big, beautiful barn for treks on hidden trails and picnics in the wildflower meadow. Set your watch by the wildlife

Pippa tells you where to find wild flowers, babbling brooks and butterflies... and hike, bike and swim. Magic for families

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

Plenty of uncluttered easy space both in and out by the private pool - children love the freedom - great wine, food, and cycling country

A renovated, comfy Victorian cottage behind a small village pub, a hub for the local community and with good food, ales and wine

This classy, refurbished village pub is the community hub, chock-full of locals and a popular destination for foodies. Lovely bedrooms too

A lovely old cottage in the grounds of a Provençal mas with a delightful private courtyard, use of a large pool and a magnificent garden

Dine in the orangery on excellent cuisine, or take breakfast in bed with the shutters thrown wide. Simply delightful

Very relaxed B&B at this 17th-century country house just 5 minutes from the perched village of St-Paul-de-Vence and 10 from the sea

Live like a local. Art lovers, book lovers and walkers will be happy here above an art gallery in the centre of town

Classic crofter’s cottage with a minimalist chic makeover - soft colours, designer lighting - surrounded by peace; a romantic hideaway

An art-filled home poised above Hastings Old Town in a wonderfully private, peaceful spot and with a lush, tropical garden

Two homely gîtes sleeping 4 and 2 in rural farm country. Walk to the bakery; drive 15 minutes to Saint-Malo and riverside restaurants

A perfect spot with views of hills, forest and vines, below the beautiful village of Castelnau de Montmiral. Walks, wildlife, wine tours...

Two peaceful spaces in a beautiful garden with a morning concert from the birds and a terrace for magical outdoor meals

In the heart of beautiful Siena, it's just like staying with a friend, as hostess Paola chats whilst preparing local produce for breakfast

If you need a great place in which to relax and don’t want to pay too much for it, try these excellent suites, which spoil you all the way