A fine old house packed with grand old things above Portree Bay in the middle of Skye - homely bedrooms, some huge, are a treat

Three airy gîtes set in 300 acres of vineyard and gardens. A welcoming base for exploring the marvellous Minervois – 15km from Carcassonne

Light-filled house full of modern art and antique finds with stunning gardens and a pool. The best of Provence is on your doorstep

Gloriously green rural self-catering apartments with pool and lovely, friendly owners

Rustic farmhouse with two and a half acres of landscaped gardens, a swimming pool and views over the Pyrenees – the sunrises are amazing

A gem of a house in a lovely unspoilt village with an intelligent, interesting owner who gives you delicious food and local wines

Pops of colour and neon signs bring fun to this smart and warm family home near Brancaster beach

A beautiful house with Pyrenean views, generous hosts and wonderful hiking, biking and skiing nearby. A rare pearl

Light, airy rooms for couples in an Asturian villa - home-baked breads, organic dinners and lovely country walks, 40 minutes from coast

A 200-year old townhouse on a charming cobbled street with stunning views from the terraces over rooftop Olhão and down to the sea

Throw open French windows to this sleek self-catering space, with off-street parking. Walk to the beach & the pub, visit historic Chichester

Garden lovers will flock to this lovely B&B with two spacious suites and delicious breakfasts – a good spot by a quiet hamlet

Big house with bags of character and easy access to beaches, cafés and cobbled streets, coastal paths and hidden coves

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

Perfect luxury in deepest Normandy: gorgeous gardens, a heavenly pool, and interiors worthy of an art gallery

In a Valencian resort, a captivating and hospitable place - deal for groups of family or friends too, with independence plus B&B service

Late 18th-century stone-built farmhouse in undulating countryside with wonderful walks from the door, golf nearby and much comfort within

An expansive and generous 13th-century Catalan farmhouse, restored with verve and colour in the Pyrenees - a wonderful spot for groups