Historic 19th-century maison de maître, perfect for a gathering of friends, within walking distance of the old town’s charms

A smartly renovated village pub with rooms welcoming locals, visitors, families and dogs on a Staffordshire country estate

A sustainably-designed small, family-run eco hotel within a nature park by the sea in stunning Basque country. Great food too

Perfect luxury in deepest Normandy: gorgeous gardens, a heavenly pool, and interiors worthy of an art gallery

Your friendly hosts offer you stylish bedrooms, swims in the heated pool, and wonderful dinners and wines. Cahors is only a 10-minute drive

A traditional cottage in Polruan on the Fowey estuary with harbour and cove views and a tea shop and two pubs in the village

On the riverside, a short walk into Godalming, this lovely 18th-century pub with a peaceful garden has beautiful bedrooms and inventive menus

This elegantly restored house with stunning views to snow-capped peaks is a testament to the owners' love of art and antiques

This shuttered, stone maison in Gascony on the Santiago de Compostela pilgrims' route is a joy for families to spend time together

A blissfully quiet and welcoming New Cross home. English and oriental blend - including breakfast! Rooms are airy, richly decorated and fun

For families and friends, foodies, surfers and lovers of southern Spain’s historic, vibrant Costa de la Luz

A bright, light newly built annexe flat adjoining a farmhouse and sitting on a hill looking out over a lake and fields beyond to the village

Come for deep beds, real fires, Scottish breakfasts, a generous welcome, great walking, cycle tracks and grand lochside views

Spoiling bedrooms, good food, warm staff and the South West Coast Path tempting you from the doorstep. You and your dog will love it here

A lovely 19th-century stone mas with south-facing terrace, garden and pool for relaxed family holidays, just off the D99 in a small hamlet

A birdwatchers’ paradise in heavenly valley setting with friendly hosts and delicious seasonal cooking. Explore national park from the door

A charming nook for two in pretty Barrington village with a foodie pub mere steps away and Somerset at your feet