An ancient farmstead in the Lombard style with up-to-date B&B rooms plus a garden, lake and museum all surrounded by quiet countryside

Bags of character within and without at this four-storey village house with rooftop views over the mountains, next to a 12th-century church

A peaceful and unpretentious spot for a digital detox with long walks up on the moors and fabulous views from the top

Modest and authentic, a top-floor apartment in an eco-friendly Provençal farmhouse, with dogs and hens. River swims are a stroll away...

A really friendly French family home, steeped in history and tradition with delicious home-grown food, a lovely garden and peaceful pool

Like staying in a family home, only with Henri III furniture and rolling green views. Energetic hosts cook, farm, hunt, chat over champagne

Spacious rooms and a cosy apartment a stone’s throw from Avignon’s historic sights. Retire to the heated pool after a busy day sightseeing

Deep luxury, superb service and a wealth of delightful things to admire at this small hotel on a very quiet street in the heart of the city

You will fall in love with this very special Tuscan agriturismo between the mountains and sea: peace and simplicity prevail

Pops of colour and neon signs bring fun to this smart and warm family home near Brancaster beach

Wonderful views of the Cantabrian Sea, locally sourced food and fine bedrooms at a boutique hotel on the Asturian coast

Come for the glorious Peak District and this rural independent pub, with roots in the 12th century, serene bedrooms and toothsome food

Head down the Strood causeway and step back in time for a slice of Mersea Island's old-world charm: beaches, fresh oysters & a charming inn

Stay in the very first holiday let in the history of this lovely little hamlet of nine houses, with a superb sailing club and a decent pub

Come for dreamy river views, a lovely garden and this bolthole for two, beautifully renovated inside and out and with a private hot tub

A classic French beauty of a place; home to an engaging young family who love to entertain and look after you with great care

On the outskirts of Marazion, this timber clad house perched above the sea is a super pad for romantic couples

A pub with rooms in the epicentre of London on trendy Westbourne Grove, a ten-minute stroll from Notting Hill