If you need a great place in which to relax and don’t want to pay too much for it, try these excellent suites, which spoil you all the way

Bags of character within and without at this four-storey village house with rooftop views over the mountains, next to a 12th-century church

An important spot for this grand 19th-century château on the banks of the Loire, steeped in history and with kind, erudite owners

A surprisingly roomy interior for this pretty chocolate-box cottage in the middle of the village, just a ten-minute walk from Lulworth Cove

Good old-fashioned hospitality in a quiet Highlands cottage ringed by roses and roe deer. Forest and coastal walks, shortbread and tea

Superb views, scenic walks and a huge range of activities all within easy reach of this beautifully restored property

Two family and dog friendly retreats for lovers of the countryside, birdwatchers and those wishing to escape the crowds

A stylish Sicilian farmhouse that feels like a home with hotel luxuries. Come for a generous welcome, lovely beaches and gorgeous local food

A rare treat, 700 metres above sea level and girdled by forests, waterfalls, chestnuts and olives, this is the place to come for solace

An 18th-century townhouse restored with flair by former restauranteurs: come for colour, comfort and sublime dining

A bit like staying with friends in a smart country house, but not having to help - an elegant refuge near Bradford-on-Avon

Deeply peaceful countryside retreat with exceptional food and wine laid on by Sam and Heather, your friendly hosts

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

A charming comfy cottage with wood burner, delicious hilly views, walks radiating from the door. We didn’t want to leave!

Gather loved ones and come for a family holiday with oodles of space, a gorgeous pool and a tropical garden with views of mountains and sea

Friendly owners settle you in to this cool, creatively styled barn. Perfect for groups & families with big pool & garden

A fairytale château with ancient roots, now beautifully renovated with lovely bedrooms, terrace, garden and ponds for gracious living

A handsome Grade II listed pub with rooms in the heart of one of England's best foodie towns