Music evenings, pop-up theatre nights and great food at the Sash brasserie. You’re just a stroll from shops and bars

What do you do with a down-at-heel roadside inn? You get Mhor to come and turn it into a quirky base with their funky style and lovely food

Come for the rural charm of this cottage. Green as far as the eye can see, near a village surrounded by rivers. Wellies essential

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

A beautiful main house, a romantic Tower and a lovely old wine barn for celebrations with family and friends

Near Vosges mountains, a happy homely hotel surrounded by woods and flower-filled meadows with friendly hosts. Deliciously peaceful

This is Somerset at its most quintessential: a thatched roofed, honey-coloured Hamstone cottage with a pretty courtyard garden; sleeps four

Cosied up by the fire in your farmhouse high on the moor you’ll feel miles from civilisation, while Chatsworth is just minutes away

French elegance meets English comfort in Paris by St Germain. Organic croissants, crisp duvets, an open fire... a favourite of many guests

A stunning setting in acres of citrus groves for this lovely old farm with 16th-century roots, a big pool, hammocks and a restaurant

A joyful, inviting house on a 15-acre smallholding in Devon. Super food, gracious hosts, delightful bedrooms - leave feeling nourished

Step through a door in an old wooden gate to discover a courtyard garden on the edge of town close to golden sands

A beguiling retreat for a couple or a family of four – feel cosy and secluded in a thatched cottage close to the coast

On the edge of the South Downs, this smartly renovated pub with contemporary rooms serves seasonal home cooked food and a warm welcome

You'll feel at home in this immaculate yet cosy 1800s brick and pantile cottage with a pretty patio and stunning views across the Lincolnshire Wolds

Retreat to a classically styled, elegant apartment for four - private and peaceful - in a characterful, super-central area of Rome

A very swish 1610 house, thoroughly refurbished, in the heart of old Chichester with oodles of space and a surprisingly large garden

A beautifully converted dairy with a magical garden in a quiet village surrounded by lovely countryside