An airy converted barn with beautiful woodwork and countryside views. Reach riverside restaurants and St Malo within a 15-minute drive

A handsome Grade II listed pub with rooms in the heart of one of England's best foodie towns

An iconic Cotswold pub, restored to perfection, with a cracking bar, elevated pub food and some super-smart bedrooms in pub and extension

Friendly hosts, good food and clever design in this house looking over Kilmartin Glen. Slow down, watch the sunrise and marvel at the peace

A peaceful and unpretentious spot for a digital detox with long walks up on the moors and fabulous views from the top

Stylish sustainability in star-hung Alicante with solar power, gorgeous rooms and a pool. Authentic breakfasts and dinners await

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

An architect-designed bolthole with two art galleries, a restaurant, studios and a paper mill by the seaside - a Sawday’s Community Champion

A rare treat, 700 metres above sea level and girdled by forests, waterfalls, chestnuts and olives, this is the place to come for solace

History, tranquillity and genuine warmth in a beautifully restored medieval château, deep in the heart of the countryside

Beautiful B&B in idyllic setting, with natural salt water pool and plenty of relaxed communal spaces

A clutch of airy properties, most with their own jasmine-scented terraces arranged around a funky pool

A big, rambling inn – welcoming and unpretentious with deep sofas, eclectic artwork, tasty food and exceedingly comfortable bedrooms

Brilliant birdwatching, heavenly countryside, a generous welcome and lovely furnishings... A place to linger as long as you can

Two restored mill buildings in the serene French countryside, with river views and artful interiors – a peaceful self-catering escape

Gather family or friends and fall in love with this gorgeous house, beautiful garden, glimmering Ullswater and stunning countryside

Well-positioned winery for the whole of the Bordeaux region. Or stay put and learn about the Duhamels’ super organic Cotes de Bourg wines

An immaculate stable retreat surrounded by gardens near Canterbury. Two couples could spend an idyllic week here, or a family of 5