After trekking Offa's Dyke, return to a cosy wood-burner stocked with logs and a sumptuous bed - you'll love this country retreat for two

Sitting next to the church in the most picturesque village in England, this ancient, handsome cottage is packed with historical interest

You'll feel ensconced in the countryside in this cosy cottage with a private garden overlooking the little vineyard and a secluded pool

Elegant country château with a family feel, for big groups with or without children, and those who seek inspiration

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

A contemporary rooftop room in a warmly civilised B&B filled with books and lovely things – stunning view too

A sustainably-designed small, family-run eco hotel within a nature park by the sea in stunning Basque country. Great food too

Eco-friendly B&B overlooking Lake Como with marvellous mountain and lake views. Heaps of space, generous hosts, a menagerie of animals

Surrounded by wildlife and water, this ultra-modern house has huge windows, white walls and designer furnishings. Blissfully remote

30 acres to explore, a heated pool and tennis court... historic château B&B, perfect for those seeking comfort and space in the Vendée

A warm, gracious townhouse in a small town, run by delightful new hosts. Explore chateaux, canoe on the Loire... cycle to Angers!

Deeply peaceful countryside retreat with exceptional food and wine laid on by Sam and Heather, your friendly hosts

Set loose your inner castaway on your very own island with enthralling views and much wildlife a short boat ride from Skye

Independence at one end of the house with your own sitting room opening onto a courtyard garden. Good pub for food a few minutes' walk away

A very special design-led garden apartment on the ground floor of an elegant 1835 house on one of the prettiest crescents in the city

A perfectly romantic and gorgeously restored bothy in a garden on a hillside by the sea, with grand views over the mountains of Skye

In the foothills of the Pyrenees, a rambling, romantic garden to lose yourself in, a large swimming pool, wildlife and vineyards all around

Glorious airy living space in this superbly restored barn, a terrace with long views and a pool across the garden - bikes to borrow too