Enjoy warmth, comfort and some jolly good food at this family-run village inn with inviting bedrooms – a haven for weary walkers

Gem-like in a deep park among meadows, a family-friendly château with 2 stylish cottages. Join the lovely owners for dinner, dip in the pool

Swim in the pool overlooking vineyards, try the wines and oil made onsite, get cosy by log fires or head to the nearby beach

A newly built house facing the sea and surrounded by acres of land – perfect for swimmers, sailors, nature lovers and peace seekers

After a day touring châteaux, return to this pretty, very comfortable cottage with private terrace and a garden filled with birdsong

A beautifully designed wooden lodge with hot tub on the deck, glass-front wood-burner, plenty of space and complete immersion in nature

A cosy, very comfortable stone cottage with fine views across the valley, just a couple of miles from the southern tip of Ullswater

A big, beamed contemporary barn filled with light and surrounded by unspoilt countryside for a romantic retreat.

Dinner fresh from the garden with your creative hosts is an absolute delight. Roam unspoilt countryside, visit châteaux and vineyards galore

A bustling inn with beautiful interiors, lovely food and deep peace all around - beaches, castles and Roman palaces wait on your doorstep

Nature lovers will be tempted to this gem of a village cottage in the Duddon Valley – a truly peaceful slice of the Lakes

Off the beaten track and into the hills – this remote, unknown bird-filled region is faultless for outdoorsy people

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

Chocolate-box cottages in deepest Normandy, owned by bright young things with a passion for organic cuisine and the good life

Three family friendly gites with a contemporary feel, a saltwater pool, national trails to wander and wellness retreats on offer

All the luxuries that make a B&B very special - wonderful food, smart rooms and a garden replete with pool, orchard, tennis and lake

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

Immaculate apartments with private patios and well-equipped kitchens share oleander-bright gardens and a chlorine-free pool