Two lovely places to stay down by the shore of Clew Bay for much peace, space and modern comforts in a magical watery world

Superb architecture & design reflect the industrial past, present and future in this cutting-edge pod for 2 - a Sawday's Community Champion

Creative owners have made a gorgeous, arty space for couples or a small group of friends; good beaches and Salcombe are close

A warm and colourful B&B with generous owners, elegant bedrooms and an outdoor pool, in the heart of a pretty town near Toulouse

This architect-designed passive style house sits just behind the sand dunes at Waxham beach, one of Norfolk’s most lovely beaches

Bags of character within and without at this four-storey village house with rooftop views over the mountains, next to a 12th-century church

In a sleepy village near Oxford, a characterful 17th-century inn with contemporary flair, seasonal menus and a terrace for summer music

A gem of a château in the wilds of Limousin with kind and thoughtful owners who are thoroughly immersed in this tranquil area

A traditional coaching inn dating from the 18th century with good food served in private and public dining rooms on the Wellington Estate

Friendly owners settle you in to this cool, creatively styled barn. Perfect for groups & families with big pool & garden

A delightful retreat perfectly placed for walking, cycling and visiting some of the region’s most popular sights

Lovely views over the river Anglin from the large windows of this old industrial-like building, once used for honey production on the estate

A light, bright, art-filled space with private garden on a quiet residential street just a short walk from shops, markets and good food

Delightful almshouse, steeped in history, in a peaceful churchyard setting with far-reaching countryside views

A deliciously rural stone house with charmingly simple rustic-chic interiors and saline pool - an hour from Perugia

An ancient farmstead in the Lombard style with up-to-date B&B rooms plus a garden, lake and museum all surrounded by quiet countryside

Lovely views from this converted farmhouse in peaceful Lot countryside, with terrace, sheltered pool and nine acres of grounds to explore

Your own private suite in the wing of a traditional Burgundian winemaker's house in a tiny hamlet, surrounded by fields of vines