Up a narrow lane this dreamy pub with rooms has views to the South Downs. Stay for supper, let the kids run free in the garden playground

Provençal charm floats through the ground floor of this 18th-century home in a vineyard near Lorgues. Walk, cycle, swim, enjoy the peace

Late 18th-century stone-built farmhouse in undulating countryside with wonderful walks from the door, golf nearby and much comfort within

An attractive, seaside hotel with an airy, contemporary feel - chic interiors, an excellent restaurant and big sea views await

Charming manor house B&B, packed with character, interest and history, sitting in extensive gardens and with elegant bedrooms

Five beautiful and fully accessible cottages on an organic farm for restful retreats with family or friends – a Sawday's Community Champion

An L-shaped former farmhouse is now a gorgeous place to stay, just half an hour from the sea or the mountains and near interesting villages

3 lovely cottages in the heart of Cognac vines for cosy nights by the fire and summer barbecues by the pool

Four family-friendly self-catering casitas and an original cortijo in wildlife-rich acres near the sandy Costa de la Luz

A tranquil and tucked-away feel for this terraced cottage with private patio, communal garden and plenty of room for six

Grand stone house set in tranquil parkland with a pool, potager and plenty of space for groups. Chickens and charm included

You’ve got history on your doorstep in this beautiful and serene B&B, with charming gardens and a real sense of style in every room

Pomegranates, persimmon and figs, the waft of rosemary on the air... we love this old 'mas' 25km from Gordes, in sweet sunny Provence

A truly special barn conversion, flooded with light and with its own decked outdoor space surrounded by bucolic countryside

Fresh, inviting bedrooms with leafy garden views and a pretty church next door. Moffat's spectacular Grey Mare's Tail waterfall nearby

Lavender shortbread and baked peaches for breakfast at this most artistic of homes. The courtyard with magnolia and orange trees is lovely

Contemporary boathouse for all the family. Find rock pools, a shingle beach and plenty of ozone in the salty Cornish air

Get the full-English bucolic countryside experience at this boutique inn right in the heart of a quintessentially pretty Cotswold village