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

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

You'll find comfortable rooms, great food and a lovely bar at this friendly inn – Heartbeat country, Castle Howard and Whitby all wait

Exposed beams and stone walls mix with modern art and minimalism to give a warm yet uncluttered luxury. Stylish yet relaxing

A natural idyll made even better by friendly owners. Bask in the mountain views, explore astonishing Asturias, settle into the slow pace

A modern take on an Iron Age roundhouse with stunning sea views in Scotland’s wild west, perfect for couples

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

Homely furnishings and 17th-century charm at this estate on the Severn, whose owners are mad about horses and give you fine home produce

Four bright and warm cottages with gardens, for families and friends, plus activities for children and endless walks for you and your dog

A soothing, deeply romantic bolthole with simple interiors and its own little private garden, next to a winery and surrounded by vineyards

Charming hosts, ample bedrooms and memorable dinners... deeply authentic and super special. You'll adore Hotel Coutettaz and long to return

Traditional accommodation and organic food; handy for Bari but set peacefully in the countryside near Toritto, famed for its almonds

Deep French countryside, fine hospitality from true nature lovers, fantastic bedrooms and delicious dinners in an outbuilding

If you want to come to Venice as an open-hearted traveller rather than a tourist then this is the place for you - just walk to everything

A sweet, very private-feeling annexe in the glorious South Hams with your own west-facing garden

Choose between airy bedrooms up an elegant stair, or magnificent rooms at garden-level with private terraces. Find sweetness and warmth

A delightful coastal cottage with far-reaching ocean views from almost every room, two gardens and a short hop to beach and Coast Path

An old pub with a new lease of life: smart buzzy eatery downstairs and two bright, spacious apartments upstairs - just minutes from the Heath