Take your pick from guided horse-trekking to grand banqueting at this traditional château; drive to explore WWI history and the lovely coast

Three charming rustic lodges with private gardens and a laid-back vibe in a small rural hamlet surrounded by vines and truffle orchards

A delightful mix of old and new in a conservation village with a four-acre garden that attracts all the local birds. Guests love it here

In a sleepy village near Oxford, a characterful 17th-century inn with contemporary flair, seasonal menus and a terrace for summer music

A small, family-run boutique hotel sitting right at the foot of Etna with wonderful views, garden, pool and ambrosial Sicilian breakfasts

Rustic farmhouse with two and a half acres of landscaped gardens, a swimming pool and views over the Pyrenees – the sunrises are amazing

A lovely, long barn-style conversion with much space, stunning views across the spectacular bay and a secret beach to stroll to

A charming old cottage, steeped in history and in a stunning setting, close to the Coast Path and overlooking the bustling harbour at Fowey

Remote off-grid cottage 1400 feet above sea level in Northumberland National Park, with incredible night skies

What a surprise to find a masseria in the heart of a Puglian village. Welcome to Anna’s elegant agriturismo

A pair of historic houses with far-reaching views of the Cotswold Hills and walks from the gate

Stunning views from sunny bedrooms. Delightful lively hosts, good breakfasts with homemade jams, colour galore in the acre of garden

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

A deliciously rural stone house with charmingly simple rustic-chic interiors and saline pool - an hour from Perugia

If you need a great place in which to relax and don’t want to pay too much for it, try these excellent suites, which spoil you all the way

A swishly renovated detached hideaway up a hill, surrounded by vineyards and with a covered deck for sweeping views just outside Beaune

Superb rural views, excellent hiking and generous bedrooms. Cristina and Alec take good care of guests - the food is delicious

A fabulous old house filled with history, treasure and stories – now a colourful, larger-than-life hotel in the arty district of Belfast