Historic old house in a beautiful, traditional village. Boulangerie, bar, crêperie all a stroll away

Wide views over the trees to the glittering loch and the hills beyond will mesmerise; interiors are calm, uncluttered and generous

A quirky hotel with enthusiastic owners in an authentic Andalucian town, just ten minutes up winding roads from Marbella

Come here in the summer (it’s closed Nov-April except by arrangement) for candlelit dining, chintzy bedrooms, long views over the park...

An artist's house imbued with an understated elegance. Stay for dinner; be charmed by the garden where fruit trees throng, hens loiter

A traditional coaching inn dating from the 18th century with good food served in private and public dining rooms on the Wellington Estate

Come to shed your city cares, eat wonderful local food, spend time in simple, authentic surroundings and remind yourselves about serenity

The views take your breath away, the breakfasts are beautiful, and you feel like you're staying in the home of dear friends

Small country hotel in a riverside setting near Giverny, with a superb restaurant and a charming village a few minutes’ walk away

A cool little inn lost in beautiful hills, child- and dog-friendly, with happy staff and award-winning food

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

A fairytale château with ancient roots, now beautifully renovated with lovely bedrooms, terrace, garden and ponds for gracious living

In the heart of a starlight reserve in a protected natural park, three authentic cottages with walks from the door for immersion in nature

Shed your urban cares here with a gorgeous living space, woods and meadows to wander and stunning views of The Black Mountains

With breathtaking views of the hills above Nice, a splendid villa with big bedrooms, shimmering infinity pool, and generous, fun owners

A rustic-chic bolthole with bird's eye views to gaze at from your bedroom and the beautiful garden, tucked in a quaint hamlet in Maremma

A gorgeous big old house on a farm in a very quiet part of Wiltshire - the undiscovered North Wessex Downs, filled with wildlife and an AONB

Strolling distance from the village of Seggiano, peace and beauty fill every corner of this ancient, view-filled retreat