Elegant farmhouse B&B. Drawing room with a log fire, generous breakfasts with home produce, cookery courses and friendly welcoming hosts

A natural idyll made even better by friendly owners. Bask in the mountain views, explore astonishing Asturias, settle into the slow pace

A peaceful spot for this beautifully restored old barn surrounded by lovely gardens and a sparkling pool on the banks of the Dordogne river

Good bolthole with two terraces offering spectacular views over the historic town, and restaurants and bars a short stroll

A historic Cornish farmhouse, sitting pretty in its own land at the side of a valley, with comfortable bedrooms and an independent feel

A renovated, comfy Victorian cottage behind a small village pub, a hub for the local community and with good food, ales and wine

An important spot for this grand 19th-century château on the banks of the Loire, steeped in history and with kind, erudite owners

Family-run B&B in an authentic and informal home. Stay for delicious dinners, walk along the river, explore Umbria’s heritage

A grand piano to play and a delicious bed to sink into, at this cool, arty bolthole near Frome. For those who love spaciousness and peace

A gorgeous house with oodles of original features, a lovely garden and the owners' pub, farm shop, brewery and spa a short walk

Leave the car, everything is walkable & buses are practically free. Visit restaurants, vineyards & markets from your lofty village bolthole

Come for sea air, independent shops, great places to eat and this quirky cottage with plenty of room and a sunny walled garden

Big house with bags of character and easy access to beaches, cafés and cobbled streets, coastal paths and hidden coves

Victorian country house for 8-15 with gardens overlooking the Howgill Fells for happy reunions with family and friends

A picture-perfect village and a beautifully refurbished 17th-century inn with a cracking bar, stylish bedrooms and delicious pub food

Former blacksmith’s workshop in a chocolate-box corner of the New Forest, where clematis climbs the trellis and all you hear are the birds

A small top terrace can be booked for romantic evenings and you can lunch or dinner at the delightful floating restaurant

Gaze on Umbrian hills as the children play, watch the fireflies dance at night. Dine fabulously in Gubbio - or here. Sociable-family bliss