A contemporary rooftop room in a warmly civilised B&B filled with books and lovely things – stunning view too

A 15th-century hotel and spa with beamed lounges and two restaurants, standing proudly on the high street

The wow factor is set to eleven at this magnificent château steeped in French history and surrounded by acres of land (and a moat)

An elegantly renovated coaching inn with inspired design, beautifully simple pub food, tempting ales and gloriously comfortable bedrooms

Come to be doused in nature, tradition and rare Vino Santo at this soulful retreat, girded by orchards between the Dolomites and Lake Garda

A beautiful little house in a corner of the garden: walk for miles or just to the local pub, barbecue on the deck with its rural views

Friendly inn close to Glastonbury. Locals come for breakfast, there's a lively bar and excellent bedrooms, some with a bath in the room

A sleek, light-filled, beautifully designed, minimalist space for 4 with wrap-around views from the living room and pool

Fall in love with this riverside village, lost in a valley in lower Normandy, and this sunny house for couples or families

Attractive country barn - great for two families sharing, for river trips, for playing in the pool, for running free

Birders will love escaping up here, golfers too - visit Hatfield House, Knebworth, Cambridge - come back to a good local pub and a comfy bed

Elegant, calm, charming B&B in a 12th-century house surrounded by fields, quiet country roads and vibrant little villages

Dating back to 1892 and once the home of the town's mayor, this fine house sits in the centre of a pretty Andalusian town with much to offer

A lovingly restored ancient farmhouse surrounded by wildlife-rich countryside just two miles from stunning beaches – a place to mend

At the end of the unpaved road, surrounded by oaks, chestnuts and pines, a wonderful surprise for families and children who love to explore

A traditional country house experience with plenty of space for big family get-togethers, on a very old estate with fascinating gardens

A striking, newly thatched and revamped pub with spoiling bedrooms, an inviting bar and menus overseen by Raymond Blanc - you'll eat well

A light-filled B&B packed with family memories and heirlooms in a small hamlet tucked into the foothills of the Dolomites