In a Valencian resort, a captivating and hospitable place - deal for groups of family or friends too, with independence plus B&B service

For retreats, groups of friends, and big families: come to recharge the senses at this special and ancient house enveloped by wild gardens

Style, comfort and tranquillity combine in a lovely B&B near Bergerac. Sleep in elegant four-poster beds, breakfast on the sunny terrace…

A wisteria-laden pergola shades the sunny side of the farmhouse - in gentle olive country near the Sibillini Park, not far from the Adriatic

Glorious airy living space in this superbly restored barn, a terrace with long views and a pool across the garden - bikes to borrow too

Come for an exceptionally inviting 17th-century inn, a chocolate-box Cotswold village, excellent local food and ales, very comfortable rooms

Traditional and modern mix beautifully and bedrooms are quietly elegant. Relax and drink in the views over orchards and the Sierra Nevada

Feel at ease in a lovely old townhouse filled with pictures and personality and including a separate loft apartment

A fine old house packed with grand old things above Portree Bay in the middle of Skye - homely bedrooms, some huge, are a treat

Three spacious manor apartments with views for big gatherings of family or friends. Walk to the beach or the pub, play tennis and croquet

A light, bright Georgian townhouse in a residential street directly opposite the lovely Lido and restaurant, near Clifton Village

You’re in the heart of untamed countryside here, beside the river Oise, welcomed by friendly hosts who cook and care for you

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

Perfect luxury in deepest Normandy: gorgeous gardens, a heavenly pool, and interiors worthy of an art gallery

A superb palazzo in beautiful old Florence with 13 design rooms, a cocktail menu and breakfast in your room. Arty, stylish and near the Duomo

A handsome Grade II listed pub with rooms in the heart of one of England's best foodie towns

A mix of bold colours, modern art and vintage finds give this classic French mansion bags of personality

A friendly, generous, big old house with not an ounce of pretension. Big families will adore gathering here to have fun and unwind