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

Unusual and exciting ex-Forestry Service station, now a contemporary eco lodge with huge windows and terraces for the views

Stay in a lovely 18th-century townhouse in one of the prettiest villages on the Loire surrounded by unspoilt countryside

Come for the glorious walking and bring your dog. Return to afternoon tea then a gorgeous plant-based supper in the bustling restaurant

A family-run restaurant with rooms with a gorgeous sunny terrace overlooking the bustling harbour and delicious food in two dining spaces

Families and walkers will be happy at this unfussy seaside retreat with beaches down the road and coastal paths right by your door

Come for an exceptionally inviting 17th-century inn, a chocolate-box Cotswold village, excellent local food and ales, very comfortable rooms

For families and friends, foodies, surfers and lovers of southern Spain’s historic, vibrant Costa de la Luz

A beautifully renovated lighthouse with stunning views from the lantern room. Pretty bedrooms, great walking and fabulous breakfasts

A converted coach house and stables, now one long cottage with much space, a country house feel and your own walled garden

Weaving medieval magic, this dreamy hideaway is an ideal base for nature-loving gourmands to explore the region

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

Anglo-Irish meets Italian and Indian; the owners have peppered this charming home with furniture and artefacts from their broad travels

Lively renovation for this 18th-century cottage built of local stone and with a large garden in Modbury. Totnes and sandy beaches are close

A super Georgian cottage with its own private garden, very comfortable bedrooms and acres of bird-filled grounds to explore

An inspirational setting and an enthusiastic welcome from your hosts and their young family - lose your heart to its baroque beauty

You’ll feel nicely independent in this spacious open-plan hideaway surrounded by colourful gardens and Corscombe valley views

Escape to this boutique B&B in West Sussex. Long beaches, Goodwood races, Chichester theatres, woodland walks all nearby