A sustainably-designed small, family-run eco hotel within a nature park by the sea in stunning Basque country. Great food too

The views are green, both cottages are homely and comfortable and the gardens have direct access to the riverbank footpath for walks

A very special place to stay, immersed in the architecture and history of the city as well as its traditions, culture, food and wine

A classic French beauty of a place; home to an engaging young family who love to entertain and look after you with great care

Simple but stylishly furnished village house, terrific hill-top views, low-impact design, organic cooking and a hot tub; utterly peaceful

Slow down! Swim, soak in the jacuzzi, taste Campanian cuisine and wine, explore the national park, pop to Agropoli's beaches... be pampered

A romantic cottage for two in the Pentland Hills, with views for miles and your own private garden with a wood-fired hot tub

A fine old house packed with grand old things above Portree Bay in the middle of Skye - homely bedrooms, some huge, are a treat

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

A handsome house with breath-taking mountain views: perfect for summer holidays and walking in spring and autumn

Up and away to a truly wild Welsh experience from this ancient stone house sitting on a ridge, with stunning valley and mountain views

A 1750s farmhouse with a comfortable, informal feel resting in woodland. You're near to iconic tourist spots but hiding in the quiet woods

An inviting B&B on a terraced Fulham street: greats hosts, a big, tranquil suite and continental breakfast in the courtyard on sunny days

This lovely, beamy, uncluttered Tuscan farmhouse with separate apartment is an elegant lodging on a vast fruitful estate with pool, and lovely owners

A modern, architect-designed renovation of a 19th-century building, sitting in harmony with nature yet only a short drive from Bordeaux

You'll feel at home in this immaculate yet cosy 1800s brick and pantile cottage with a pretty patio and stunning views across the Lincolnshire Wolds

Thoughtful red brick barn conversion on a working farm. Peaceful, practical and within easy reach of outdoor activities

With a sauna in the woods and a Nordic bath by the lake, these carefully renovated farm buildings are a lovely slow-living retreat