A pretty cottage by the sea, with uplifting views, restful bedrooms, the beach a short hop, gorgeous walks and lively Kinsale nearby

A chalet-with-everything: great mountain style, space and comfort with views of Mont Blanc, a sauna and bubbling hot tub

A magical medieval castello, gloriously gothic with tower, moat and ghost, fit for a Shakespearian play.

Medieval manor house and busy farm. A welcoming atmosphere, big bedrooms, breakfast in the baronial great hall by the cosy log fire

Tranquil manor house deep in Bordeaux wine region with six acres of grounds, a tennis court and swimming pool

An 18th-century converted barn with lofty beamed ceilings, exposed stonework, handmade oak windows and much art – pretty garden too

Glorious views across Northumberland countryside from this peaceful and comfortable cottage with almost an acre of garden

Come for home-baked bread, eggs from the hens, arrays of fresh fruit, and fabulous river views... your hosts do lovely B&B

A romantic and very comfortable retreat in a smartly converted dairy with a pretty garden, close to the South Downs

A family retreat high above the river Dordogne and deep in woodland - with heated pool, games room and village restaurants a stroll away

Come for the gorgeous, wild North York Moors and this very pretty 1911 stone cottage in the grounds of an elegant manor house

In pretty Vernon, a peaceful and comfortably large townhouse with roses rambling around the door

Sitting next to the church in the most picturesque village in England, this ancient, handsome cottage is packed with historical interest

On the riverside, a short walk into Godalming, this lovely 18th-century pub with a peaceful garden has beautiful bedrooms and inventive menus

A charming renovated stone gîte only 15km from Bergerac with a large outdoor pool, pretty gardens and walks and cycle rides from the door

This classy, refurbished village pub is the community hub, chock-full of locals and a popular destination for foodies. Lovely bedrooms too

An elegant hotel that feels like a well-kept secret, with charming staff, understated rooms and great restaurants a short walk away

A charming transformation of a once boarded-up pub in a pretty village setting, beside the river Wye in the heart of the Peak District