Explore the coastal paths on foot or by bike, or simply sunbathe next to the pool... Leafy gardens, comfortable rooms and excellent dinners

A pretty cottage by the sea, with uplifting views, restful bedrooms, the beach a short hop, gorgeous walks and lively Kinsale nearby

A serene riverside retreat on the Lot, with manicured gardens and a shared pool, tennis court and children's playground for socialising

You have the whole North Wing of this beautiful old farmhouse with a private east-facing courtyard for early morning tea as the sun rises

Elegant, calm, charming B&B in a 12th-century house surrounded by fields, quiet country roads and vibrant little villages

An inspirational setting and an enthusiastic welcome from your hosts and their young family - lose your heart to its baroque beauty

An 1820s farmhouse at the end of a quiet road in the North York Moors National Park, overlooking a forest and surrounded by fields

Beauty, charm and tranquillity an hour from Florence, on a bio-sensitive farm known for Chianina cattle and white truffles

Come for one of the most beautiful villages in the Welland Valley and this charming hotel with peaceful, elegant rooms and lovely food

Winter fires, a summer pool, and gorgeous food all year round... Live slow in the hills of

For families and friends, foodies, surfers and lovers of southern Spain’s historic, vibrant Costa de la Luz

A lake to fish, a terrace for evening sun and a choice of two spaces with a shared pool and games room, a short hop from pretty Auvillar

Tucked down an alley off the main road through Midhurst, this well-designed, generous-spirited little house exudes character and quirk

In wild Jura, surrounded by fields and heather-covered hills, a secluded farmhouse with cosy rooms and sublime views of Small Isles Bay

Live out all your bohemian dreams at this arty villa, with garden and plunge pool, perched above the glittering Riviera.

Take your pick from guided horse-trekking to grand banqueting at this traditional château; drive to explore WWI history and the lovely coast

A peaceful, romantic village escape for couples, plus a babe-in-arms, attached to the welcoming owners' home in the Scottish Borders

A clutch of airy properties, most with their own jasmine-scented terraces arranged around a funky pool