Big skies, a tantalising beach and truly inspired food combinations at this friendly, busy coastal village inn – stylish rooms too

Near Mont St Michel, an 18th-century 'maison de plaisance' in historic grounds run by a charming family. Don't miss the table d'hôte!

Very private and comfortable rooms with their own entrances at this generous B&B with glorious gardens and views to the Black Mountains

This lovely, beamy, uncluttered Tuscan farmhouse with separate apartment is an elegant lodging on a vast fruitful estate with pool, and lovely owners

A bright and beautiful six-bedroom house with lovely mature gardens in the glorious Lake District: bring your entire tribe plus the dog

Lovely views over the river Anglin from the large windows of this old industrial-like building, once used for honey production on the estate

Food grown, foraged and prepared with care, a carefully curated wine list, roaring fires and very comfortable bedrooms to sink into

Perched on a hillside between mountains and sea is this charming house in a modern Spanish style, engulfed by a beautiful garden with views

Immerse yourself in over ten thousand olive trees, wander through lemon and orange groves, eat wonderful food cooked by a Pugliese chef

This stylish little art-filled inn has comfortable rooms, is surrounded by good walking countryside and serves delicious food - rest here

A big old house with a lovely pool, surrounded by ancient olives just 3kms from the sea and deep in the heart of Bandol wine country

A cottage in a conservation village with logs in the burner, sloe gin on the table, and a good dining pub you can walk to

Glorious Elizabethan manor house lovingly furnished with exceptional art and antiques by its welcoming owners

Friendly Maki and Clive's higgledy-piggledy home is a charming, special place. Rooms are cosy, Clive's cookery courses are fun and delicious

A spacious farmhouse with a pool in the grounds of a stately château. Wander the walled garden, explore the countryside and pretty villages

The views are breathtaking over forest and field from this lovely barn conversion on a working farm, for special gatherings

An old-world inn full of colour, with open fires, cosy rooms, local food and the magnificent Northumberland National Park all around

Delightful almshouse, steeped in history, in a peaceful churchyard setting with far-reaching countryside views