A listed townhouse with 16th-century roots in lovely little Wells with a pretty garden, just a short walk to the magnificent cathedral

Feel at ease in a lovely old townhouse filled with pictures and personality and including a separate loft apartment

A beautifully renovated apartment in a quiet street in central Bordeaux, with fine old features and all modernities. Ideal for couples

Built in the 1800s, a charming stone house on the Penicuik Estate with views over woodland and hills and calming, beautiful interiors

A 17th-century stone mansion within the ancient walls of Avignon. Walk to cafes, watch the shows at the Festival, chat with convivial hosts

Lodge and gardens – superbly designed, immaculate, fresh, eco friendly – rest in unspoilt Picardy. Anglo-French hosts take turns to cook

Cosy 17th-century cottage in a village inland from Wells-next-the-Sea and with easy access to north Norfolk's main attractions

From the delicious scented garden with its limestone pool to the cool rooms with perfect linen, this is a place for a special occasion

Get to know Lisbon with ease from this generous and comfortable townhouse hotel bang in the middle of the city centre

Historic 19th-century maison de maître, perfect for a gathering of friends, within walking distance of the old town’s charms

B&B in the heart of Totnes with bright bedrooms and a sitting room, plus an enchanting garden with ponds and wildflower beds

A little gem tucked on a rural Northumbrian estate with other cottages. The rugged coast and lovely Alnwick make for super day trips

Dinner fresh from the garden with your creative hosts is an absolute delight. Roam unspoilt countryside, visit châteaux and vineyards galore

Close to the expansive north Norfolk coast, this is a contemporary hotel with a laid-back vibe and excellent food

A pretty cottage by the sea, with uplifting views, restful bedrooms, the beach a short hop, gorgeous walks and lively Kinsale nearby

Superbly comfortable house with beamed rooms, lovely views, club-like morning room, antiques, terrace, pool, fitness centre and lily pond

A townhouse with a walled garden by the church in a peaceful village where friendly Scottish owners feed and look after you well

High in the heavenly hills is this very smartly converted farm building, with underfloor heating, much glass, wood and exposed brickwork