A Georgian manor house in the old quarter of Penzance, close to the water, with good food and a chilled vibe

A super Georgian cottage with its own private garden, very comfortable bedrooms and acres of bird-filled grounds to explore

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

Generous simplicity and organic farm cooking in this rustic Tuscan farm with library, yoga, family apartments and natural lily-dotted pond

Come for history, wildlife and a stunning garden estate with acres to roam. Bring children and dogs too. Fabulous

Winter fires, a summer pool, and gorgeous food all year round... Live slow in the hills of

High in Ávila's unspoilt nature is this stylish, eco-brilliant family hotel: mountains, massages, pool, organic dinners... a special escape

Come to be looked after very well in this meticulously renovated old farmhouse with elegant bedrooms, tasty breakfasts and a kind host

Three immaculate rooms in a 17th-century building; step out onto winding streets lined with trattorias, boutiques, fountains and monuments

A really well thought-out escape for a small family with children. A big garden, pool, petanque court and play barn for indoor fun

Marvellously quirky bolthole right on Lyme Regis seafront with stunning views; perfect for beach combers and boutique browsers

A small, quirky country house hotel with lovely staff, pretty rooms and heavenly food served in a pillared dining room

Family-friendly B&B above the medieval hill village of Bargemon, with soothing minimalist interiors, a large garden and a swimming pool

High up and with splendid views of the estuary and harbour, this roomy apartment is a very comfortable base for seaside holidays

A converted 19th-century church in the Northumberland National Park with beautiful stained-glass windows and a restored tower

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

Once a lofty edifice for music recitals, now an original place to stay - with stained-glass windows, a bed on a stage and wild gardens