Very private and comfortable rooms with their own entrances at this generous B&B with glorious gardens and views to the Black Mountains

A rural farmhouse B&B with view-filled bedrooms, hearty breakfasts and walks from the door. The Dowies are generous hosts

Georgian country house with rustic charm and a home-from-home feel. In the heart of Wiltshire just outside historic town Bradford-on-Avon

An enchanting hideaway with sensational views in a flowery English semi-wild country garden, near Sissinghurst and Great Dixter

A gorgeous wooden-clad off-grid cottage deep in the National Park with far-reaching views, unfussy interiors and spoiling extra treatments

A scented garden, delicious local delicacies and those coastal landscapes. This place is a sensory feast

With stunning coastal views and family farm surroundings, these cottages are bright and roomy; plus wood-burning stoves and indoor pool

A cheery farmhouse conversion for groups outside a village in a non-touristy part of Italy, close to scenic trails and medieval villages

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

Everything you’d want of a lovely country inn – pretty rooms, tasty food, local ales in a beamed bar and fabulous walking

Sweet, peaceful cottage tucked into a quiet lane and within popping distance to all of Ludlow's historical and culinary delights

Live out all your bohemian dreams at this arty villa, with garden and plunge pool, perched above the glittering Riviera.

A cosy nest on the ramparts of an ancient fishing port, with sparkling lagoon views from a top-floor living area

A modern take on an Iron Age roundhouse with stunning sea views in Scotland’s wild west, perfect for couples

Come for sea air, independent shops, great places to eat and this quirky cottage with plenty of room and a sunny walled garden

Rural French heaven at this lovely farm within four hectares. Natural materials, neutral colours and a lavender-lined pool all to yourselves

A tucked-away and peaceful retreat from which to explore the beautiful Dordogne or simply to unwind and recharge

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