Sweep along the gravel drive through lawns and specimen trees to this elegant manor house with 17th-century roots

A lovely 1910 village house, deep in sleepy countryside, with delightful owners, delicious home cooking and a pretty garden for lazy days

Five beautiful and fully accessible cottages on an organic farm for restful retreats with family or friends – a Sawday's Community Champion

Close to the expansive north Norfolk coast, this is a contemporary hotel with a laid-back vibe and excellent food

Secluded country house hotel with gracious rooms and dining; stroll the grounds, visit the coast, Beverley is only a five-minute drive away

Traditional bedrooms lie under the beams of this fascinating country mansion - a grand, hospitable B&B near St Malo and sand beaches

Three restful B&B apartments, unique and stylish with communal spaces, wellbeing and healing, delicious home-cooked food

Two family and dog friendly retreats for lovers of the countryside, birdwatchers and those wishing to escape the crowds

In a bustling port town on the Adriatic coast, this family-run hotel is warm, welcoming and just minutes from beaches and restaurants

You’re wrapped in parkland here and close to the coast, gardens and war memorials. A treat of a stop-over for foodies

Steeped in history and romance, with a great big sleigh bed and open fires, is this 14th-century defence tower above the river Tweed

The Dordogne flows through the gastronomic heart of France, where stunning villages cling to rock faces and historic riches are in store

Small hotel in a hiker's paradise a short walk from Cómpeta with pool, spacious rooms, private terraces, breathtaking views and generous breakfasts

A majestic renovation of a Victorian 'model' farm with underfloor heating, open plan design, light bright lines and not a whiff of IKEA

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

A taste of old Italy in this off-the-beaten-track rustic house on three levels, exquisitely restored and with elegant designer furnishings

A pair of historic houses with far-reaching views of the Cotswold Hills and walks from the gate

Come for the gloriously peaceful countryside and this 1700s house and garden, scrupulously renovated and with plenty of space