Orchards and ducks, open fires, deep comfort in glorious Wiltshire countryside. Courtyard bedrooms and lovely big kitchen too

A cool converted barn on an organic farm near Brittany’s loveliest beaches, with a kitchen garden and play area, perfect for foodie families

Come to this charming hideaway cabin for two (plus one) facing Lac de Montriond for a back-to-nature escape near Morzine

This stylish B&B is foodie heaven. Its eclectic, multicultural menu - and décor to match - make for a special getaway to the Cornish coast

A gem of a château in the wilds of Limousin with kind and thoughtful owners who are thoroughly immersed in this tranquil area

A special little house, renovated with huge style, filled with beautiful objects and with a delightfully quiet and secluded private garden

The wow factor is set to eleven at this magnificent château steeped in French history and surrounded by acres of land (and a moat)

This famous old country house might not come cheap, but where else can you splash out in such decadent style for life’s big celebrations?

A smart riverside inn with airy interiors that brim with character – old beams, open fires, well-kept ales and comfy bedrooms

Come for strawberries in summer, walnuts in winter, and a wonderful welcome all year round. Thierry and Charlotte are living their dream

A surprisingly roomy interior for this pretty chocolate-box cottage in the middle of the village, just a ten-minute walk from Lulworth Cove

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

Special back-to-nature, stargazing loft for couples and families, on a nature-filled estate in Piedmont

Amazing beaches, a pub you can hike to, a train to get you to Snowdonia... and your own remote cottage with stunning views

A traditional coaching inn dating from the 18th century with good food served in private and public dining rooms on the Wellington Estate

Surrounded by delightful gardens, these gîtes are serene retreats from which you can discover the Dordogne, or gently unwind

Vibrant, artistic barn conversion in the heart of York, a five-minute walk from the Minster. Convivial place with helpful, friendly hosts

An important spot for this grand 19th-century château on the banks of the Loire, steeped in history and with kind, erudite owners