The views are green, both cottages are homely and comfortable and the gardens have direct access to the riverbank footpath for walks

In the heart of beautiful Siena, it's just like staying with a friend, as hostess Paola chats whilst preparing local produce for breakfast

Pomegranates, persimmon and figs, the waft of rosemary on the air... we love this old 'mas' 25km from Gordes, in sweet sunny Provence

Beautiful, and with a delightfully rambling garden, this early 16th-century manor has bags of room for happy days with family or friends

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

Stylish sustainability in star-hung Alicante with solar power, gorgeous rooms and a pool. Authentic breakfasts and dinners await

Splash under the Elephant Arch, take a boat to the caves, set off for Tunisia! Then it’s back to a super-private room by the sea

A wonderful green getaway with wrap-around views of Norfolk nature; walk Weavers’ Way, birdwatch at Blakeney, enjoy the coast at Cromer

A pleasing (not very little) place to stay in the heart of a wood within the unspoilt countryside of the South Downs National Park

A handsome Georgian townhouse pub in Newbury, with a name steeped in local lore and Donnington Castle just up the road

This stately-looking former manor house set back from the road in acres of gardens serves very good food and has rustic-chic bedrooms

A converted barn for two, serenely comfortable and effortlessly stylish, near to North Devon's beaches and the wild beauty of Exmoor

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

Gently undulating countryside surrounds you at this Burgundy B&B with fresh, modern bedrooms and delicious dinners prepared by the owner

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

'Tout confort' in the heart of Reims, 2 steps from the cathedral. Lofty ceilings, marble fireplaces, polished floorboards, spa & sauna

5 minutes from the Vatican in a tall palazzo above the British school. Owners share local tips, serve bakery-fresh breakfasts on the terrace

In the gardens of a laid-back country house, a barn with books, games, faded rugs and a grand piano – a treat for convivial families