Families and walkers will be happy at this unfussy seaside retreat with beaches down the road and coastal paths right by your door

On the banks of the river Avon, a handy Park & Ride from Georgian Bath, this charming pub is hugely popular, and rightly so!

A grand old Georgian building with a big old welcoming atmosphere, roaring fires, delicious food, ales and wine, warm and calming bedrooms

A 17th-century Grade II listed inn, bustling with a mix of visitors and locals, friendly staff, very comfortable rooms and scrumptious food

Beautifully restored medieval hall house – perfect for big family gatherings, with separate cottage, replica steam train and secluded garden

Delightful little antique-filled cottage with large walled garden and an allotment near Versailles. Gardeners will be happy

A charming gite tucked into acres of ancient parkland, with an outdoor kitchen and deer wandering by at dusk

A warm, gracious townhouse in a small town, run by delightful new hosts. Explore chateaux, canoe on the Loire... cycle to Angers!

One of England's oldest coaching inns, full of history and wonky floors, on a Surrey market town's high street

Wend your way down steep paths to Durgan beach, explore the magic of Charles’s wonderful garden and feast on Caroline’s super breakfasts

A historical building in the heart of town, now a small hotel with swimming pool, delicious breakfasts, smart bedrooms and helpful staff

You’ve got history on your doorstep in this beautiful and serene B&B, with charming gardens and a real sense of style in every room

A large, light-filled house sitting very much on its own in the middle of the peaceful Eden Valley with masses of space inside and out

A roomy, stylish barn conversion in Devon's rolling hills with wonderful walks from the door and panoramic views of the Exe valley

A clutch of airy properties, most with their own jasmine-scented terraces arranged around a funky pool

A neatly-converted old farmhouse on a quiet country lane with bright living spaces, heated pool, garden and hot tub just minutes from sandy beaches

A very special renovation of a 12th-century convent, now an elegant, tranquil place to stay with beautiful, bird-filled gardens

High ceilings and exposed stone walls give a light, bright and rustic feel to this restored barn with fabulous views over a lush valley