Come for an oasis of peace - no crowds in the National Park, just olive groves, mountain views and tranquil nature

A destination B&B. Hunker down in thoroughly spoiling surroundings with delightful owners near St Jean de Luz, Biarritz and Bayonne

Dorset unfurls all around you: walk the coast path, hunt for fossils, gaze at Durdle Door, explore Weymouth from this sea-facing pub

Up and away to a truly wild Welsh experience from this ancient stone house sitting on a ridge, with stunning valley and mountain views

Designed with style and comfort, peaceful, sophisticated and serene with countryside views. And you have your own lovely pool

Beautiful Noto is 4 miles from the Ionian Sea, and this creative renovation, with lush garden, stands above the throng. Heaven in Sicily

Chatty Madame is a superb cook, and her pretty house and garden in a quiet Yvelines village are equally delicious. Zip to Paris by train

Inland Algarve, away from the crowds – this gorgeous house with pool and gardens is a haven for families and friends

Charming, simple and elegant B&B with a lovely garden and kind owners in an area renowned for its good wine and food

Filled with interesting finds, antiques and artefacts, this is a charming cabin hideaway for couples on the banks of the Kingsbridge Ria

Sumptuous suites arranged around a sunny internal courtyard inside an ancient monastery - an intimate sanctuary for those who seek comfort

Comfortable, understated, spotless and authentic – a modest family hideaway on Brittany’s stunning Crozon Peninsula (think Land’s End...)

A cosy, courteous, family-run hotel with ‘chocolatines’ and cherry jams at breakfast, Basque dishes at dinner, and gorgeous rolling views

Unwind in glorious Northumberland with beaches, proper dunes, ancient castles and two cosy cottages with open fires, sea views and gardens

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

Remote wartime research station turned stylish retreat with knockout views, wild walks and a front-row seat to the weather

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

Thoughtful red brick barn conversion on a working farm. Peaceful, practical and within easy reach of outdoor activities