Premier cru vineyards at the door, an original wine cellar for tastings, and a heated pool with vineyard views

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

A handsome Grade II listed pub with rooms in the heart of one of England's best foodie towns

Elegant rooms behind a popular village pub with country walks from the door, and the spectacular Peak District and stately homes nearby

Close to Hexham's centre, a quietly charismatic Victorian home with fresh flowers, homemade bread, sunny courtyard and a friendly little dog

Come to the wild Cévennes to hike, ride, kayak down the Hérault river – or just revel in your pretty, generous house, pool and garden space

A grand spot with superb Peak District views for this secluded, immaculate conversion of a handsome stable block - spacious and light

A light-filled B&B packed with family memories and heirlooms in a small hamlet tucked into the foothills of the Dolomites

Grand and old and filled with history, the estate and such a pretty house are a tonic, as are the well-tended grounds and parkland

Between Paris and Rouen, a handsome country house in Monet scenery. Cows graze, bedrooms soothe, friendships bud over bountiful breakfasts

Furniture from home-grown wood, reclaimed tiles - beautiful. The Jurassic Coast is near, Bridport's antiques, too. Cycle, walk, spot birds

Lovely old house with award-winning restaurant and indoor swimming pool. Sleeps up to 18 so just the ticket for a big family gathering