A niftily converted barn with high vaulted ceiling sitting on a hill with wonderful views over a newly-created lake and the Stour Valley

An 18th-century coaching inn right in the heart of an old Welsh drovers' town, with award-winning food and the Brecon Beacons rising behind

A traditional stone bergerie high on a hill and surrounded by woods with east-facing views over the valley for stunning sunrises

A heavenly inn on Fife’s south coast – the terrace overlooks the beach, lovely food waits within, chic rooms are a steal

Stylish steading where clean architectural lines meet Scottish agricultural heritage with some mid-century magic in the mix

Charming cottage surrounded by acres of wildflower meadows: drive to Newport in 15 minutes, walk the Pembrokeshire coastline

Peaceful Basque farmhouse turned smart country B&B, only 20 minutes from restaurants and museums in Bilbao and unspoiled sandy beaches

Unwind in elegant interiors and set out on long walks in beautiful countryside; Chichester and Winchester are near

You're beautifully looked after in this gorgeous Tuscan house. Come for Alpine walks, historic trails and wild nature all around

An 18th-century coaching inn wrapped in countryside now a relaxed pub with rooms serving excellent food and drink with 16 inviting bedrooms

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

Beautiful, fresh townhouse with spoiling touches just outside the city walls of Canterbury. Whitstable close by, eateries a walk away

Deep in Burgundy's wine country, an elegant maison de maître sits in acres of gloriously private parkland

A small, trendy hotel, very much of its time, with oodles of style, stunning bedrooms and fantastic staff

Very private and comfortable rooms with their own entrances at this generous B&B with glorious gardens and views to the Black Mountains

Family-friendly hotel on Ullswater with a pool and a variety of bedrooms, some super-cool - swim in the lake, walk in the hills, eat well

A bright, light newly built annexe flat adjoining a farmhouse and sitting on a hill looking out over a lake and fields beyond to the village

Kids range free, adults recharge in these two gites on a 17th-century estate with sunny gardens and a pool. Hike, bike, swim, relax...