Airy interiors, good local food and a blissful rural setting for this refurbished inn, popular with locals and with a happy, bustling vibe

Charming manor house B&B, packed with character, interest and history, sitting in extensive gardens and with elegant bedrooms

Secluded place with home-grown food, much peace and walks by the river for a couple (or small family). Courses and solo retreats too

Friendly touches everywhere, terrific food and drink, smart bedrooms above the sparkling bar – dogs and children welcome

A honey-hued family home clad with vines and roses with a swimming pool and heaps of space – perfect for families

Come to restore your soul, be immersed in nature, wander paths in the lovely grounds and make memories with family or friends

Light-filled chalet in a small hamlet just outside Châtel. Feast on superb breakfasts before heading out to explore the Portes du Soleil

Come for excellent food, warm interiors and nicely priced rooms in this light old Rectory with a pretty terrace for summer drinks

An 18th-century listed cottage in a pretty terrace with a private courtyard garden and pond, just a short walk from the high street

The smallest of three secluded cottages that share a gravel courtyard and a beautiful garden with cathedral views

Art-filled and atmospheric, with stunning sea views and a sunny walled garden. Just moments from the beaches and charms of Lyme Regis

A small hotel in the greenest valley facing super views of Picos de Europa National Park. Head out walking, spot wildlife, climb the peaks

An ancient thatched cottage near Dartmoor with a warming log fire in winter and flowers inside and out in the summer

You will fall in love with this very special Tuscan agriturismo between the mountains and sea: peace and simplicity prevail

Sweep along the gravel drive through lawns and specimen trees to this elegant manor house with 17th-century roots

In a small village on the borders, a Jacobean farmhouse luxuriously restored with lovely touches; the Brecon Beacons are close by

Furniture from home-grown wood, reclaimed tiles - beautiful. The Jurassic Coast is near, Bridport's antiques, too. Cycle, walk, spot birds