Historic 19th-century maison de maître, perfect for a gathering of friends, within walking distance of the old town’s charms

A heavenly setting for this very well-hidden cottage with its own small pool, amazing views and delightful pebble beach below

In Andalusia, step through an ancient wooden door into this Moorish-inspired townhouse with a pool and tapas bars just moments away

A cosy, very comfortable stone cottage with fine views across the valley, just a couple of miles from the southern tip of Ullswater

Bags of rustic charm in this elegantly restored retreat, perfectly placed to explore Sicily’s rich history and beautiful beaches

A rural haven in a lovely garden with comfortable bedrooms, brilliant breakfasts and bikes for hire – explore the Parque Natural

Peaceful B&B above Sorrento with a splendid garden and incredible views from the terrace. Walk to restaurants, explore the Amalfi Coast

A small and stylish townhouse retreat in leafy Folkestone with excellent bedrooms and a terrace for breakfast in summer

Spoiling bedrooms, fabulous food and a lovely position lost in the hills make this Lakeland inn hard to resist - bring your walking boots

A perfectly romantic and gorgeously restored bothy in a garden on a hillside by the sea, with grand views over the mountains of Skye

Five beautiful suites in the south wing of this fairy tale castle, filled with architectural features, family history and much grandeur

A wonderful country house, a unique wine story, very luxurious rooms and suites, a spa, infinity pool and restaurant

Simple country cottage living on a working organic farm. Bring your hiking boots or bikes, stride out from the door

Unwind in elegant interiors and set out on long walks in beautiful countryside; Chichester and Winchester are near

A red-brick cottage and Shepherd’s hut in a magical garden with a cookery school and views over the South Downs

Wonderful hosts at this traditional, upbeat B&B, where imaginative breakfasts set you up for glorious hikes in Eyri (Snowdonia)

Fabulous bakes and hot waffles at breakfast, green fields all around and Normandy steeped in history. Great for foodies and historians

Your hosts couldn’t be nicer and look after you beautifully – this is a lovely, homely place with a rambling garden