A former tobacco barn and an annexe with outdoor kitchen and courtyard, near good places to eat for relaxed days at the beach

Very private and comfortable rooms with their own entrances at this generous B&B with glorious gardens and views to the Black Mountains

Converted barn with the most welcoming owners – the garden and pool are all yours; explore a less touristy part of the Dordogne

Come with friends for a cookery course, or with the kids, and enjoy the creative feel of the place - and the food! Venice 40 mins by train

A sleek space designed with the majestic surroundings in mind. You have your own private barbecue area and a shared large garden

A B&B with a soul, walks to thrill the heart. In these peaceful hills northwest of Como, views challenge you to keep your eyes on the road

Sleek modern interiors now grace this ancient building with architectural joys, a courtyard garden and rooftop terrace with views

Lavender shortbread and baked peaches for breakfast at this most artistic of homes. The courtyard with magnolia and orange trees is lovely

Wingham is a pretty village near Canterbury known for its thatched cottages, medieval houses, and a much-loved pub called The Dog

Close to Saint-Jean-d'Angély, an elegant and spacious manor house with unfussy, comfortable interiors, bucolic views, big garden and pool

A traditional coaching inn dating from the 18th century with good food served in private and public dining rooms on the Wellington Estate

A dear little cottage with many comforts and a private garden, off the beaten track and surrounded by mountains, valleys and trees

A new-build in local stone with vast windows gazing out at the meeting place of three beautiful lochs, surrounded by 12 acres of croft land

You get the best of all worlds here. Delicious beds, Provençal soaps, vineyard views, fresh croissants a stroll away…

Groups will love this 18th-century winemaster’s house and tower. There’s a hillside infinity pool, valley views and a private boulodrome

This is a superb base to explore the island's glittering bays, vibrant coastal cities, mountains, valleys and forests

Elegant historic house set in acres of grounds transports you to a bygone belle époque (with all mod cons)

Unwind in glorious Northumberland with beaches, proper dunes, ancient castles and two cosy cottages with open fires, sea views and gardens