A family-run 1700s thatched Inn in a rural hamlet with super food, a grand team to look after you and picnic benches in a pretty garden

Beautiful architecture, amazing wine cellars, great food, and hosts with an infectious enthusiasm for classical music. Lovely French B&B

Wisteria, clematis and roses clamber up this pretty stone barn conversion with its own big garden surrounded by mature trees and many birds

Deep in vineyards near Liguria's coast, find manicured lawns, infinity pool, sophisticated decor and child-free serenity: relax!

Serious art, lovely lighting, great sound system and a fat wood-burner belting out the heat at this super place for families or friends

Welcoming, dog-friendly pub with food to rave about, cracking countryside views and very comfortable bedrooms

An airy converted barn with beautiful woodwork and countryside views. Reach riverside restaurants and St Malo within a 15-minute drive

An 18th-century listed cottage in a pretty terrace with a private courtyard garden and pond, just a short walk from the high street

Unwind here in the rolling hills with the river bustling along, your own secluded garden and an unpretentious cottage full of character

A cool little inn lost in beautiful hills, child- and dog-friendly, with happy staff and award-winning food

Wooded, lakeside retreat for 1 or 2 – big windows, huge terrace, wood-burner, wide screen. The Jurassic coast a cross-country walk away

A 200-year-old quintessential Umbrian farmhouse with pool, immersed in nature and with no immediate neighbours for lazy, peaceful days

Delightful B&B on a working farm, generous hosts welcome you with tea and homemade cake. Bring a piece of furniture and give it a facelift!

Your own private suite in the wing of a traditional Burgundian winemaker's house in a tiny hamlet, surrounded by fields of vines

Come for history, wildlife and a stunning garden estate with acres to roam. Bring children and dogs too. Fabulous

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

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

A foodie and friendly reinvigorated old pub, with floor to ceiling estuary views. Bring the dog and hit the coastal path