An elegant 1892 building, once the village school, now a very comfortable, colourful B&B with warm owners and delicious breakfasts

A charming hotel in a quiet neighbourhood in medieval Bologna, just the ticket for a city escape filled with food, history and culture

Up the winding road to stillness, nature and a magical view. There’s glorious Gubbio to explore, and a log fire to come home to

A mix of bold colours, modern art and vintage finds give this classic French mansion bags of personality

A natural idyll made even better by friendly owners. Bask in the mountain views, explore astonishing Asturias, settle into the slow pace

A gorgeous barn conversion in the heart of the High Weald with superb walking, only five miles from Tunbridge Wells

A fabulous old house filled with history, treasure and stories – now a colourful, larger-than-life hotel in the arty district of Belfast

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

A super old place for those who love history and Thomas Hardy. Come for enjoyable gastropub food and comfortable, traditional bedrooms

Good old-fashioned hospitality in a quiet Highlands cottage ringed by roses and roe deer. Forest and coastal walks, shortbread and tea

Good bolthole with two terraces offering spectacular views over the historic town, and restaurants and bars a short stroll

Quirky, rustic cabin nuzzled by vines and greenery – perfect for lovers, writers and peace-seekers. Take long walks, stroll to the pub

Orchards and ducks, open fires, deep comfort in glorious Wiltshire countryside. Courtyard bedrooms and lovely big kitchen too

In wine country, a beautifully revived 16th-century manor and hospitable B&B. Visit Angers’ cathedral, cruise along the Loire to Saumur

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

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

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

You have the whole North Wing of this beautiful old farmhouse with a private east-facing courtyard for early morning tea as the sun rises