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

Ascot is a trot down the road and there's a really cosy, cottagey feel to this quaint 18th-century inn with great food and comfy bedrooms

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

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

A tucked-away and peaceful retreat from which to explore the beautiful Dordogne or simply to unwind and recharge

This stately-looking former manor house set back from the road in acres of gardens serves very good food and has rustic-chic bedrooms

In tranquil countryside close to the Ring of Kerry, a rustic farmhouse with wonderful stargazing and brilliant walks starting from the door

In a profoundly peaceful spot between arty St Ives and stunning Marazion, a hideaway for two surrounded by gardens and parkland

Immerse yourself in 50 acres of peaceful countryside and the fine pool. Generous owners are on hand, Les Eyzies is just a few minutes' drive

Tucked away from the busy glamour of the Riviera, come and unwind, from two to twelve people, in a peaceful garden and stone farmhouse

A lovely 1650 Welsh longhouse, beamed and flagstoned with a verdant garden in a totally unspoilt spot in the Snowdonia National Park

You're only a whisper away from history in this family-run château, where rose gardens, sumptuous bedrooms and generous breakfasts wait

A townhouse with a walled garden by the church in a peaceful village where friendly Scottish owners feed and look after you well

Come on down to this working farm for delicious organic food, an on-site sourdough bakery and crisp bedrooms in a pretty farmhouse

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

A big, beamed contemporary barn filled with light and surrounded by unspoilt countryside for a romantic retreat.

A real gem set back from the hustle and bustle but perfectly placed to explore the city's many charms

This fine old Dordogne house is run by well-travelled owners, has superb views and is a luscious mix of old charm and contemporary design