Historic 19th-century maison de maître, perfect for a gathering of friends, within walking distance of the old town’s charms

Fresh, inviting bedrooms with leafy garden views and a pretty church next door. Moffat's spectacular Grey Mare's Tail waterfall nearby

Come for gloriously independent B&B in your own cosy retreat with a belter of a breakfast brought to your door and plenty of local walks

High above Lisbon, this small but elegant former palace offers stunning views, stylishly rustic rooms and a dreamy, sun-trap patio

A grand yet very homely place with tasty home cooking and 200 acres to explore. Play golf, sail, cycle – wonderfully informal

A wonderfully maintained Grade II listed country house in the Brecon Beacons with extensive gardens and panoramic views of the Usk Valley

A boutique hotel on the edge of Arcachon Bay. A natural pool, zen gardens, contemporary Eastern-style interiors, and good food await

Your hosts couldn’t be nicer and look after you beautifully – this is a lovely, homely place with a rambling garden

Peace, space and sophisticated living at a serene villa-apartment in the hills above Cannes

Painting courses on request, gardens full of roses, a parasol’d terrace, a seductive pool… we love this welcoming, traditional hotel

Bustling Fowey harbour sweeps out below this Victorian townhouse. Walk to shops and restaurants, hike the coastal path, return to comfort

Drink a toast to your good fortune as you gaze across to Elba from a vast free-standing bath. You breakfast on the view-filled terrace

Remote three-bedroom cottage in Northumberland National Park, with far-reaching views over hills and valleys and walks in all directions

Get to know Lisbon with ease from this generous and comfortable townhouse hotel bang in the middle of the city centre

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

The views are green, both cottages are homely and comfortable and the gardens have direct access to the riverbank footpath for walks

Submerge yourself in a magical landscape of sky, water and hills from this well-thought-out retreat, where silence reigns and peace is deep

Remote barn in the middle of Northumberland National Park with views for miles, wonderful walking trails and clear starry skies