Agriturismo at its best - delightful hosts, communal meals of superb home-grown food, homely rooms, a garden filled with fragrant flowers...

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

A confident style for this mid-19th-century house, with a Mediterranean garden, elegant terrace and pool, a stroll from the historic centre

A true country classic set beside the road in a quiet spot with stunning views to the South Downs, great food and very comfortable bedrooms

Cross an ancient stone bridge to a 1790s estate cottage, completely on its own down a little-used green lane and with the river rushing by

If you need a great place in which to relax and don’t want to pay too much for it, try these excellent suites, which spoil you all the way

Wild and peaceful small hotel bordering National Park of Guadarrama. Listen to birdsong, hike in the sierra, spend the day in Segovia

In glorious rural Umbria, a spacious old farmhouse with magnificent views of mountains and Lago Trasimeno, rustic décor and a lovely pool

A contemporary rooftop room in a warmly civilised B&B filled with books and lovely things – stunning view too

Superb views, scenic walks and a huge range of activities all within easy reach of this beautifully restored property

A Victorian house on a 5000 acre estate, snazzily renovated and tucked down a track with a private lake, in the quieter part of Cumbria

A pretty upside-down cottage, formerly a dovecote, lovingly restored with sustainability the focus

This elegantly restored house with stunning views to snow-capped peaks is a testament to the owners' love of art and antiques

Generous apartments in a 300-year-old farmhouse with beautiful grounds and a swimming pool

This warm and friendly little hotel is on a mission - to give you really good food, excellent wine and a very comfortable night's sleep

A nicely priced inn on Shaftesbury's high street with a warm contemporary style and some excellent food – fine local walking waits

Victorian almshouse with architectural pedigree, sweeping countryside views and easy access to charming local towns

A sweet little gîte for two in the centre of a dreamy medieval village. Happily private but with loads to explore from your door