An adorable little 1800s cottage with a garden – simple, unpretentious and filled with the owner's colourful art on walls and lampshades

A friendly, generous, big old house with not an ounce of pretension. Big families will adore gathering here to have fun and unwind

A lofty, spacious feel to this converted barn with stunning views over rolling hills, swooping swallows in summer and an honesty farm shop

A townhouse with a walled garden by the church in a peaceful village where friendly Scottish owners feed and look after you well

A hop from St Mark’s Square, this long-standing hotel - a delightful family affair - could not be better placed for exploring Venice

Tranquil manor house deep in Bordeaux wine region with six acres of grounds, a tennis court and swimming pool

Cosy country cottage for four on an organic farm in the Welsh borders. Wake to the sounds of birds and sheep, walk off supper on rural romps

Charming cottage surrounded by acres of wildflower meadows: drive to Newport in 15 minutes, walk the Pembrokeshire coastline

The beautiful Amalfi coast is the sublime setting for these two suites with a shared courtyard, citrus trees and stunning coastal views

Rest, restore, and explore... from this smart, successful Cotswolds’ gastropub with ancient beams, roaring fires and truly pretty bedrooms

Step into the valley region from this beautifully restored 17th-century house surrounded by saltwater and freshwater canals and lakes

A smartly renovated village pub with rooms welcoming locals, visitors, families and dogs on a Staffordshire country estate

A welcoming inn with rooms on the edge of a small village. Stay in a converted barn in the pretty garden, eat delicious country fare

Such lovely views from this light-filled flat, built in the 19th century – curl up with a book and gaze out to sea

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

Elegant B&B tucked down a quiet alleyway close to St Mark’s Square, with friendly hosts and a rooftop offering spectacular views of the city

An old-world inn full of colour, with open fires, cosy rooms, local food and the magnificent Northumberland National Park all around