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

An attractive converted stable with covered veranda, private garden and views over rolling countryside, minutes from the coast

Visit Florence, Arezzo, Siena… or revel in the beauty and peace of Casa Zia, surrounded by wilderness and lovely birdsong

Winter fires, a summer pool, and gorgeous food all year round... Live slow in the hills of

Feel very private in this light and bright B&B room with your own patio and pleasing views over garden and countryside

Old meets new in Benoit’s charming villa with courtyard pool, breakfasts to linger over and all the fun of La Baule on the doorstep

Gaze out to the shimmering bay from your bird and nature-filled retreat in the tree-studded mountains near Alcúdia

A country idyll in the hills. Only 15 mins from Faro, but all is peaceful: dip in the pool, sip a cocktail in the shade, book in for dinner

An elegant, super central bolthole for two (or three): stroll everywhere, hop on a vaporetto, sit in piazzas drinking cappuccino, live like a local

Three family friendly cottages on this gorgeous eco farm with private gardens and organised outdoor activities if you like joining in

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

The South West Coast Path passes by this waterfront pub on the Teign estuary. Come for fresh bedrooms, classic dishes and excellent walking

Fabulous Drôme gîtes: contemporary in old stone buildings, uncluttered, fresh. Take all 5 for a party, laze by pool, doze in lavender

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

Chic barn conversion with a swimming pool and country walks from the door; nearby Ventnor has a beach and great places to eat and drink

A cool little inn lost in beautiful hills, child- and dog-friendly, with happy staff and award-winning food

A charming comfy cottage with wood burner, delicious hilly views, walks radiating from the door. We didn’t want to leave!