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

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

Find history and splendour in bucketfuls on this huge, friendly, wooded domaine. A winning combination of modern luxury and ancient peace

A relaxed and stylish hotel on the Norfolk coast with an impressive restaurant, sumptuous bedrooms and super staff

Escape to mountains, sea and sky, simple rooms and lovely food. Walk, swim, read, write, nurture your soul

A 15th-century hotel and spa with beamed lounges and two restaurants, standing proudly on the high street

Vast rooms, thick stone walls and ancient flagged floors skilfully modernised to create comfort, surrounded by romantic château gardens

Off the beaten track and into the hills – this remote, unknown bird-filled region is faultless for outdoorsy people

Hear the rooting of wild boar and the odd splash of the pool. For those who love fresh air, great food, and the sweet hills of Umbria

An historic, moated manor house dating from the 16th-century, fully restored and with all mod cons, including an indoor heated pool

A Renaissance farmhouse in a secret Welsh valley with a stunning garden. Sleep under soaring beams, enjoy peace and warm hospitality

A gorgeously remote Tuscan farmhouse with stunning views of the Apuan Alps, a dreamy saltwater pool and relaxing deck for admiring it all

Grand and old and filled with history, the estate and such a pretty house are a tonic, as are the well-tended grounds and parkland

30 acres to explore, a heated pool and tennis court... historic château B&B, perfect for those seeking comfort and space in the Vendée

A honey-hued family home clad with vines and roses with a swimming pool and heaps of space – perfect for families

Secluded stone farmhouse, fragrant gardens, a natural pool, and winding forest paths – the perfect off-grid Tuscan escape

Rooftop views of a Baroque town from heavenly flower-filled terraces and a truly scrumptious breakfast from Elisabetta make this one a must

At the end of the unpaved road, surrounded by oaks, chestnuts and pines, a wonderful surprise for families and children who love to explore