The North York Moors National Park is on the doorstep of this friendly B&B with glorious views, generous breakfasts and kind hosts

A joy for foodies, peace seekers and lovers of period architecture… note the Honduran mahogany banister with inlaid jet and pearl

Another bright, beamed and history-filled place to stay on the smart Upton Cressett estate with walks from the door and much comfort within

Rustic, quirky and layered with history, this is an exquisite slice of traditional Sicilian life, with welcoming and generous hosts

Lovely owners have created this quirky space on their farm; side-by-side al fresco baths make it romantic for two

An airy, art-filled house for groups of family or friends, with plenty of space, a secluded courtyard and pool near the beach

Glamour, warmth and style in a renovated wine warehouse in a cool quarter of Bordeaux - France’s most popular city after Paris

Big house with bags of character and easy access to beaches, cafés and cobbled streets, coastal paths and hidden coves

A Georgian manor house in the old quarter of Penzance, close to the water, with good food and a chilled vibe

A destination for epicurians who also want exquisite surroundings and comfortable bedrooms. A charming garden too with a very French feel

A handsome château filled with intrigue and interest on the edge of a Bastide town in Landes. Your charming host looks after you with aplomb

Deep in Calvados near vibrant Caen, a cider barn with stylish bedrooms, quirky objets, a bar in the salon. Charming hosts welcome families

An elegant hotel that feels like a well-kept secret, with charming staff, understated rooms and great restaurants a short walk away

Starry skies, wild beauty and total peace are yours in these sustainable, solar-powered eco-lodges

Elegant stable cottage in the heart of Northumberland, with lush gardens and cosy interiors. Explore castles, coast and countryside

One of England's oldest coaching inns, full of history and wonky floors, on a Surrey market town's high street

Come for the gloriously peaceful countryside and this 1700s house and garden, scrupulously renovated and with plenty of space

Château apartments with a heated pool, parkland and a menagerie - Gold Beach and the British Normandy Memorial are on the doorstep