Charming 15th-century farmhouse near Montrésor and Loches with immense lawns, orchards and a fabulous pool

A handsome house with breath-taking mountain views: perfect for summer holidays and walking in spring and autumn

Enjoy warmth, comfort and some jolly good food at this family-run village inn with inviting bedrooms – a haven for weary walkers

Portraits, paintings and a historic look-out tower, pool, gardens and delicious breakfasts... San Fabiano captures everyone’s heart

A harmonious B&B in Chinon wine country. Home-cooked food, comfortable beds, easy conservations with your host and starry skies at night

Farmhouse B&B with thoughtful hosts and superb breakfasts; Michelin-star dining is in the village and thermal baths are near

Close to the expansive north Norfolk coast, this is a contemporary hotel with a laid-back vibe and excellent food

An interesting historic townhouse filled with art and antiques, in the old part of Amantea, near shops, restaurants and beach

Popular with families, this Glen of Rannoch mountain-view cottage with a homely atmosphere is a cheerful place to stay year-round

A lake to fish, a terrace for evening sun and a choice of two spaces with a shared pool and games room, a short hop from pretty Auvillar

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

Character and quirk in old and new design and furnishing – private terraces, a shared pool, great walking, cycling and wine-tasting

A warm and convivial place steeped in French history with an interesting, kind host who really looks after you. Under an hour from Paris too

Anglo-Irish meets Italian and Indian; the owners have peppered this charming home with furniture and artefacts from their broad travels

An airy, well-designed hideaway for two in an ancient barn on a quiet farm. This is prime walking country with Hadrian’s Wall nearby.

Simple country cottage living on a working organic farm. Bring your hiking boots or bikes, stride out from the door

A wonderfully comfortable light-filled house with long views, a sandy beach to walk to, fabulous walking and wildlife and a superb kitchen

An ancient farmhouse transformed into a peaceful place to stay with lovely gardens, a swimming pool and delicious organic food