Friendly inn close to Glastonbury. Locals come for breakfast, there's a lively bar and excellent bedrooms, some with a bath in the room

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

Amazing beaches, a pub you can hike to, a train to get you to Snowdonia... and your own remote cottage with stunning views

Go with the slow - homemade delights, no plastic anything, few mod cons - just relaxed humorous hosts and a beautiful place

Beautifully restored historical building in the heart of Vichy with a fabulous pool and spa, just steps away from the famous Opera House

Two duplex apartments filled with art and sculptures inside a beautiful 18th-century orangery, minutes from magnificent Versailles

Stay in the grounds of a 19th-century château turned family home, where 500-year-old oak trees shade a glorious garden

Near the sandy beaches of the Cabo de Gata, close to the village of Níjar, is a much-loved family estate with eco pool and exotic gardens

Comfortable, traditional, accessible and in the grounds of an old rectory with meadows and the river Frome nearby for summer dips

A delightful retreat perfectly placed for walking, cycling and visiting some of the region’s most popular sights

An immaculately restored cottage with a blissful sun room, private terrace, gardens, pool and orchard for a warm and peaceful hideaway

A converted old granary next to a traditional Welsh longhouse in a deeply rural setting for unfussy nature lovers

Historic village inn with wonderful cooking and a Provençal-style courtyard garden; drive to the Jurassic Coast in half an hour

This eco-friendly farmhouse in the hills of Fiesole is 10km from Florence. Good company, superb views of Tuscany, and food for the soul!

Spacious bedrooms, friendly hosts and a classic English country house in a peaceful hamlet with walks from the doorstep

The views are breathtaking over forest and field from this lovely barn conversion on a working farm, for special gatherings

Beautifully restored house with a literary history, no neighbours and private access to a sandy bay beyond the pines

An elegant hotel that feels like a well-kept secret, with charming staff, understated rooms and great restaurants a short walk away