An 18th-century beamed inn with tasty food, pretty bedrooms and a large garden just a ten-minute drive from Chichester

A luxurious eco-retreat plus extra room in the Space Conker in private woodland with views to the Chaîne des Aravis and Mont Blanc

A very tastefully restored old stone stable on a gloriously rural estate with woodland gardens, lake and a deer park

The inn is the hub of this thriving village in 'the blue remembered hills' with great food and super rooms - a Sawday's Community Champion

Come to be inspired - by the buildings, the art, the concept and the rich history. You should be very comfortable too, and well fed

Simple and rustic, this early 1700s farmhouse has warmth and charm, surrounded by countryside in the Perche

An ancient stone cottage on an organic winery with vines as far as the eye can see, chickens wandering, horses grazing and huge open skies

A peaceful, very stylish bolthole for 2 on the doorstep of glorious Holyrood Park, with Edinburgh’s sights a stroll away

After a bountiful breakfast of Loch Fyne kippers and homemade scones, head for Oban, gateway to the isles. Return to a dram by the fire

Elegant country château with a family feel, for big groups with or without children, and those who seek inspiration

Explore woodlands, farmland and gardens, plunge into the heated pool, dine at Flora Restaurant at Trelowarren. This is civilized luxury

A big old house with a lovely pool, surrounded by ancient olives just 3kms from the sea and deep in the heart of Bandol wine country

A light and bright converted milking parlour in a rural idyll with a barbecue hut, a spa overlooked by horses and a shared hot tub

Come to be cosseted in this gloriously peaceful retreat among beautiful gardens with much old-fashioned charm and excellent food

Come to be looked after very well in this meticulously renovated old farmhouse with elegant bedrooms, tasty breakfasts and a kind host

Historic 19th-century maison de maître, perfect for a gathering of friends, within walking distance of the old town’s charms

A small, trendy hotel, very much of its time, with oodles of style, stunning bedrooms and fantastic staff

A contemporary house with fabulous views in a quiet setting just steps away from the beach, shops and restaurants - the best of Galicia