Come for a bright, roomy, uber-green and accessible larch-clad space with garden and pond in pretty countryside

High in Ávila's unspoilt nature is this stylish, eco-brilliant family hotel: mountains, massages, pool, organic dinners... a special escape

A peaceful and unpretentious spot for a digital detox with long walks up on the moors and fabulous views from the top

A beautifully designed B&B for foodies, cyclists and walkers in a village surrounded by trees just 15 minutes from the coast

A small top terrace can be booked for romantic evenings and you can lunch or dinner at the delightful floating restaurant

A celebration of all things Somerset in a thatched village opposite the church and close to National Trust Barrington Court and Gardens

A beautifully restored townhouse in the heart of Amboise, steps from Leonardo da Vinci's last home and the great Château Royal

Elegant house deep in the countryside with wild garden, dreamy pool, and bags of vintage charm. A promise of peace and perfect solitude

Come down to the Meon Valley and be (very gently) nudged towards a better way of living - a Sawday's Community Champion

Rare as a bird, a proper old fashioned French inn on the side of the road in a sleepy village, a restoration project for the new owners

A cool converted barn on an organic farm near Brittany’s loveliest beaches, with a kitchen garden and play area, perfect for foodie families

A former tobacco barn and an annexe with outdoor kitchen and courtyard, near good places to eat for relaxed days at the beach

A gem of a house in a lovely unspoilt village with an intelligent, interesting owner who gives you delicious food and local wines

Chill under poolside palm trees or lose yourself in novels on super comfy armchairs. Funchal with its colourful markets is within easy reach

Your very own love nest: frolic in the outdoor rolltop, hunker by the wood-burner, bask in the gardens... near Lakes and Dales

In her smart top-floor flat, perfectly situated between Montmartre and the Opéra Garnier, Rosemary does brilliant B&B

Easy-going, stylish rooms, a lovely, relaxing garden with natural pool - 1hr north of Lisbon and close to some of the world’s best beaches

A beautiful rural escape for couples or families with the delights of the Cotswolds all around. Dogs very welcome too