An eye-catching ancient inn with a colourful flower garden in summer, delicious local food and very presentable bedrooms

Come to be looked after very well in this meticulously renovated old farmhouse with elegant bedrooms, tasty breakfasts and a kind host

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

Gaze over sublime vistas, refresh in the plunge pool, cook up a barbecue treat. A Provençal studio, simply furnished and deeply relaxing

The oldest of three secluded cottages that share a gravel courtyard and a beautiful garden with cathedral views

A reader writes, 'This place turned out to be one of life's wonderful experiences - a beautiful setting, gorgeous food, kindest of hosts...'

Experience the pleasures of traditional Tuscan living with fabulous food and fine wines from the family vineyard

A truly peaceful and charming hideout in a joyful, bird-filled setting - look after yourselves and retreat, or be thoroughly spoiled

Foodies will love the irresistible cooking - along with local wine and a typically Tuscan setting. Bedrooms are pretty

Tiny, suite-in-the-sky, in shabby-chic style, with all you need cleverly tucked into one room. Plus heavenly terrace with city-wide views

Two lovely old cottages, part of the 1700 stable block on the St Giles estate, with 5,000 acres to roam, for walkers and peace seekers

A smart village local with original timber frames, a lively bar, elegant rooms and delicious food from the fields around you

A striking cabin, drenched in light, with views over open countryside to the Sugar Loaf in the distance

Come for good architecture, thoughtful design and much space for relaxing: swimming, massages, hammam and sauna, beautiful bedrooms

Come for big open skies, sweeping beaches and the charming towns of north Norfolk from this pretty flintstone cottage in Docking village

A swishly renovated detached hideaway up a hill, surrounded by vineyards and with a covered deck for sweeping views just outside Beaune

Elegant Regency rectory full of charm, with walks in all directions, views to gaze at and kind, generous hosts. A rare place