Learn about local lore, taste the wines, bliss out in the garden and enjoy the company of Éric and Cathy, warm, humorous and talented hosts

Three comfortable stone houses clustered around the owners' home. Glorious views spread out below you across rolling countryside

A charming nook for two in pretty Barrington village with a foodie pub mere steps away and Somerset at your feet

Two cottages for couples: one more traditional, the other fresh and modern, both comfortable and romantic and there's a good pub next door

Lovely rooms in this characterful villa, perfect for exploring Burgundy’s Grand Crus, walking to vineyards or sipping wine by the pool

An award-winning dog-friendly pub with rooms. Find happy staff, delicious well-sourced food and comfy rooms – great for walkers

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

A recently renovated and very comfortable stand-alone limestone cottage with fabulous views on the edge of the Easton Walled Gardens

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

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

This civilised bolthole offers a quiet retreat, castle views and the magic of Edinburgh on your doorstep

There's a lovely welcome at this manoir near the sea with its family-friendly room arrangements (cottages, kitchens) and its outdoor pool

Sleek, smart apartments on the first floor of a 19th-century building in Verona's most fashionable residential/commercial neighbourhood

Rooms are good value, breakfast is taken overlooking the garden and there's superb veggie food next door - a Sawday's Community Champion

Magnificent house with old-fashioned charm and gardens leading down to the Beaulieu River – take the footpath to Beaulieu or Bucklers Hard

The views take your breath away, the breakfasts are beautiful, and you feel like you're staying in the home of dear friends

Come for stunning views down to the bay of La Herradura and this traditional, family-focused 1990s house on three floors

Classic coaching inn in a bustling village offers restful rooms, real ales and the Cotswolds on your doorstep