An 1800s former watermill, now elegantly converted to give B&B rooms plus a self-catering cottage in the Côte d'Opale, superb for walking

Close to the expansive north Norfolk coast, this is a contemporary hotel with a laid-back vibe and excellent food

Part of the original Wensleydale creamery overlooking the river, with bustling Hawes and great walking country right on your doorstep

This old stone building, a former olive warehouse, is beautifully restored and sits on its own – a simple bolthole for rest and recuperation

An historic, moated manor house dating from the 16th-century, fully restored and with all mod cons, including an indoor heated pool

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

Come for dreamy river views, a lovely garden and this bolthole for two, beautifully renovated inside and out and with a private hot tub

Take over this fine Georgian manor in leafy countryside close to the sea near Beaumaris and discover Anglesey’s beauty and its wildlife

For families and friends, foodies, surfers and lovers of southern Spain’s historic, vibrant Costa de la Luz

A historical building in the heart of town, now a small hotel with swimming pool, delicious breakfasts, smart bedrooms and helpful staff

A grand, pale stone townhouse in the centre of lively Épernay with plenty of good restaurants nearby

A magical medieval castello, gloriously gothic with tower, moat and ghost, fit for a Shakespearian play.

A sparkling restaurant with stylish rooms well placed for exploring Pembrokeshire’s hills, coastal path and sandy beaches

Delicious vegetarian cooking, a pool, lemon groves and hazy views of the Hyblaean mountains make a perfect escape near Cassibile

A small and stylish townhouse retreat in leafy Folkestone with excellent bedrooms and a terrace for breakfast in summer

A lovely villa with masses of space, filled with modern art and near to walking trails, beaches, shops and restaurants

A mid 1800s converted farmhouse and a cottage in a quiet hamlet with private gardens and lovely grounds, just 15 minutes from the coast