You’ve got history on your doorstep in this beautiful and serene B&B, with charming gardens and a real sense of style in every room

An intimate cottage in deepest Cheshire, perfect for exploring Roman Chester, walking or relaxing in the garden

Find gilded mirrors, rich brocades, Fragonard toiletries and an unexpected roof terrace at this 6-bedroom guest house near St Mark’s Square

Delightful, rustic retreat for families, romantic couples and singles. Food, views and owners are lovely

A self-catering apartment in the wing of a traditional Burgundian winemaker's house in a tiny hamlet, surrounded by fields of vines

Expect magical views from this peaceful, eco-friendly barn in a mid-Wales valley - wonderful escape for two, or come with a group of friends

A romantic and very comfortable retreat in a smartly converted dairy with a pretty garden, close to the South Downs

Classic coaching inn in a bustling village offers restful rooms, real ales and the Cotswolds on your doorstep

In a quiet, ancient country town – outdoor breakfasts and indoor style: trompe l’oeil decorations, frescoes, vaulted panelled ceilings

Gaze on Umbrian hills as the children play, watch the fireflies dance at night. Dine fabulously in Gubbio - or here. Sociable-family bliss

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

A beautifully-restored Devon bank barn at the end of a quiet lane in the glorious South Hams, just right for a couple or small family

A large, light-filled house sitting very much on its own in the middle of the peaceful Eden Valley with masses of space inside and out

Your host runs home and B&B with effortless efficiency and you'll find shiny, spotless rooms to retreat to after a day's exploring

A spacious and bright old sandstone farm building with private garden, all one one level and with lovely views over fields and countryside

A great base from which to explore beautiful Pembrokeshire - walk by the coast, take to the hills, check out ancient St Davids

On the doorstop, Dovedale, Buxton, Chatsworth House... Come home to snooker, books, logs, a patio with views and masses of lovely space

Sun-dappled walks along the romantic avenues, big bedrooms, breakfasts inside or out, a laid-back atmosphere and great markets nearby