A heavenly inn on Fife’s south coast – the terrace overlooks the beach, lovely food waits within, chic rooms are a steal

Welcome to an immaculate and historic retreat with private gardens, ten minutes from the Finistère coast (and oysters!)

On the edge of the South Downs, this smartly renovated pub with contemporary rooms serves seasonal home cooked food and a warm welcome

A sleek, light-filled, beautifully designed, minimalist space for 4 with wrap-around views from the living room and pool

On the site of an old sawmill in the mountains of the Jura, a guesthouse of warmth and charm - with table d'hôtes, a pool and a spa

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

An attractive, seaside hotel with an airy, contemporary feel - chic interiors, an excellent restaurant and big sea views await

A lovely restored house on a farm beside a cluster of ancient buildings surrounded by lush forest and grasslands – a deeply rural spot

Artists, poets, nature lovers, walkers and dreamers will be happy in this simple, airy suite surrounded by a fecund garden and much peace

Come for the glorious Peak District and this rural independent pub, with roots in the 12th century, serene bedrooms and toothsome food

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

A honey-hued family home clad with vines and roses with a swimming pool and heaps of space – perfect for families

Coffee served in silver cups & cakes are homemade in this duke’s palace, a throwback to the Moorish kingdom - a Sawday's Community Champion

A beautiful little collection of trulli near the Valle d’Itria – restored with flair and with gardens, woods and pool

All the bleached beauty of the beach inside this comfortable cottage; a dining terrace with uplifting sea views and arching views of Kerry

An elegant hotel that feels like a well-kept secret, with charming staff, understated rooms and great restaurants a short walk away

Dorset unfurls all around you: walk the coast path, hunt for fossils, gaze at Durdle Door, explore Weymouth from this sea-facing pub

In tranquil countryside close to the Ring of Kerry, a rustic farmhouse with wonderful stargazing and brilliant walks starting from the door