Come to recharge in the lovely Loire valley at this fine château surrounded by mature gardens and green countryside

A contemporary rooftop room in a warmly civilised B&B filled with books and lovely things – stunning view too

A light, bright village house with a courtyard garden - 5 minutes from Cabo da Roca where the sunsets and views are spectacular

Classic-modern luxury, a charming young hostess and a peaceful setting – perfect for breakfast-lovers, wine buffs and all the family

An extraordinary, inspiring place: eat 100% vegan food, drink organic wine, sleep in natural materials, swim in the salt-water pool

Bright and spacious barn for two and a baby on the South Downs Way, close to Brighton and the coast

Attractive country barn - great for two families sharing, for river trips, for playing in the pool, for running free

A cluster of traditional farm buildings making up three holiday cottages in very attractive grounds with fruit trees, meadows and woodland

A beautiful little collection of trulli near the Valle d’Itria – restored with flair and with gardens, woods and pool

Gaze on Umbrian hills as the children play, watch the fireflies dance at night. Dine fabulously in Gubbio - or here. Sociable-family bliss

An attractive, seaside hotel with an airy, contemporary feel - chic interiors, an excellent restaurant and big sea views await

Great staff, beautiful design, a fine old building and sublime food make this 600-year-old inn a perfect escape all year round

Year-round Alpine fun at this peaceful home a short hop from the peaks with calm bedrooms, delicious breakfasts and mountain views

A privately-owned cottage, full of interesting things, on tranquil farmland within the NT Stackpole Estate a 20-minute walk to the coast

Vineyard B&B suites in sympathetically restored barn. Your own entrance, light-filled rooms, terraces for sunny breakfasts & evening tipples

Four stylish Andalusian retreats surrounded by olive groves and almond trees, and a restaurant for wonderful, seasonal food

A delightful house & converted 19th-century barn a short jaunt to the unspoilt beaches of the spectacular Anglesey coast

Once a coach house, now a split-level place to stay – you can walk to the river and it's just a short hop to central London