A big, beamed contemporary barn filled with light and surrounded by unspoilt countryside for a romantic retreat.

The South West Coast Path passes by this waterfront pub on the Teign estuary. Come for fresh bedrooms, classic dishes and excellent walking

A converted 19th-century church in the Northumberland National Park with beautiful stained-glass windows and a restored tower

A handsome little château perched on the edge of a verdant valley, with wonderful views, lots of space and a rambling garden

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

Dominating the village is this historic hotel... all frescoes, chandeliers, splendour at every turn. And a handsome pool, too

This eco-friendly farmhouse in the hills of Fiesole is 10km from Florence. Good company, superb views of Tuscany, and food for the soul!

Two charming cottages a stroll from the Coast Path, surf school, shop, pub and restaurant. Take both cottages for a big family get-together

Laid-back hosts, delicious breakfasts and a staggering sense of history in peaceful Welsh countryside - magical place for a special occasion

This small hotel with pool has elegant communal spaces, spoiling bedrooms, kind staff, delicious food and panoramic mountain views

Stylish apartment overlooking a vibrant market in the old city, with restaurants and historic attractions in easy walking distance

A pleasing (not very little) place to stay in the heart of a wood within the unspoilt countryside of the South Downs National Park

Stylish steading where clean architectural lines meet Scottish agricultural heritage with some mid-century magic in the mix

Vast rooms, thick stone walls and ancient flagged floors skilfully modernised to create comfort, surrounded by romantic château gardens

Peace, space, nature in the Champagne-hugged Somme valley - and home-grown, organic meals with generous French hosts. Family-perfect

Atmospheric English pub with rooms by the green with its duck ponds in a pretty village, with walking and cycling routes to join

A hop from the Côte d'Azur is this elegant home: bring friends, explore the garden, curl up on the sofa, dip in the heated pool

At the foot of the Cambrian Mountains, an ancient whitewashed cottage with cosy, light-flooded interiors – a perfect rural bolthole for two