Two homely gîtes sleeping 4 and 2 in rural farm country. Walk to the bakery; drive 15 minutes to Saint-Malo and riverside restaurants

An exquisite, serene B&B with sweeping views, tucked between hills, vineyards and meadows and the ancient remains of a Benedictine abbey

Elegant Italian style in a sensitively-restored villa with sweeping views over rolling hills and forests

An eye-catching ancient inn with a colourful flower garden in summer, delicious local food and very presentable bedrooms

Welcoming, dog-friendly pub with food to rave about, cracking countryside views and very comfortable bedrooms

Big house in peaceful lush oasis among the bananas, vines and aloe vera, a 20-minute walk down into Funchal

Come for a holiday with extras: children’s playground, babysitting, pool, truffle hunting, vineyard, olive grove tours and more

B&B as it should be. Home-cooked breakfast in an Aga-warmed kitchen, a comfortable bedroom with garden views, a beach you can walk to

A small yet elegant place for couples or small groups to enjoy the open countryside, rest, join a cooking course or book a massage

Step back in time at this wonderfully authentic château, loved deeply by its owners - 25km from Beaune and the Route des Grands Crus

Close to Hexham's centre, a quietly charismatic Victorian home with fresh flowers, homemade bread, sunny courtyard and a friendly little dog

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

You will fall in love with this very special Tuscan agriturismo between the mountains and sea: peace and simplicity prevail

Find good taste, peacefulness and warm hospitality, steps away from the car-free Via Toledo, in the heart of the city

Five beautiful suites in the south wing of this fairy tale castle, filled with architectural features, family history and much grandeur

Taste the wine, plunge into the granite pool, play billiards in the library, linger outdoors as swallows swoop – eat delicious local dishes

Chic barn conversion with a swimming pool and country walks from the door; nearby Ventnor has a beach and great places to eat and drink