Charming gardens for you and your dog in a barn conversion in rural Norfolk half an hour from coast

Quirky art hotel in the heart of trendy Brighton – there's a great bar, stylish rooms and wonderful breakfasts

Premier cru vineyards at the door, an original wine cellar for tastings, and a heated pool with vineyard views

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

In a hamlet in the Loire countryside is a friendly estate with a family-sized gite, a shared saltwater pool and heaps of old-world charm

Enjoy a bucolic setting (hike, ride, cycle) near medieval Vannes, a short hop from the sea – and lively conversation with friendly hosts

A tranquil cabin for two in rural countryside near arty Totnes: there are walks from the door and all of Devon is yours to explore

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

A large, pretty garden and cider orchards surround this neat-as-a-pin restored barn with an open-plan feel, high ceilings and exposed beams

An attractive converted stable with covered veranda, private garden and views over rolling countryside, minutes from the coast

A cosy, courteous, family-run hotel with ‘chocolatines’ and cherry jams at breakfast, Basque dishes at dinner, and gorgeous rolling views

High in the heavenly hills is this very smartly converted farm building, with underfloor heating, much glass, wood and exposed brickwork

An immaculately restored 1500s palazzo, filled with history, art, antiques and books in the buzzing heart of a charming town

Anouk & Gilles have fine-tuned their welcome. Lounge by the pool and dine exquisitely within their landscaped park

A sweet, very private-feeling annexe in the glorious South Hams with your own west-facing garden

A self-catering apartment in the wing of a traditional Burgundian winemaker's house in a tiny hamlet, surrounded by fields of vines

A gracious 17th-century manor house and a pretty Grange hidden down a tree-lined drive and with stunning views over woodlands