An elegant house with ancient roots and a shimmering pool – explore the Charente countryside, drive to lovely Angoulême

This classy, refurbished village pub is the community hub, chock-full of locals and a popular destination for foodies. Lovely bedrooms too

Bring boots, maps, your dog and an appetite for high places and deep comfort in this restored farm conversion

A unique 1900 house and garden on the edge of Lyon, steeped in history and authenticity – a beautiful home with museum-quality objects

An eye-catching ancient inn with a colourful flower garden in summer, delicious local food and very presentable bedrooms

Settle in, relax, enjoy the local food - walk the dramatically beautiful coast path, explore rich West Wales from this handsome old house

A treat of a place in a vibrant suburb, a short tram ride from central Manchester. The ultimate combination of art and cool design

Come for the utter silence and the rare beauty of this far north-westerly landscape, teeming with wildlife. An antidote to city life

A converted 19th-century church in the Northumberland National Park with beautiful stained-glass windows and a restored tower

A converted coach house and stables, now one long cottage with much space, a country house feel and your own walled garden

A cottage to help you feel restored and refreshed; uninterrupted views of the coast, a hamper of local produce and wildlife spotting.

A fabulous position for this B&B in Trastevere’s fascinating heart and a very warm welcome from Marco and Gianna - guests love it here

Grand stone house set in tranquil parkland with a pool, potager and plenty of space for groups. Chickens and charm included

Proper village pub with much-praised food and cosy rooms; country walks lead from the door and Oxford is half an hour away

Escape to the heart of the Haute-Savoie and this impressive château near Annecy, Mont Blanc and Lake Geneva

Deep luxury, superb service and a wealth of delightful things to admire at this small hotel on a very quiet street in the heart of the city

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

Welcome to a dreamy fortified castle, once owned by French royalty, the perfect place to stay for history lovers and comfort seekers