Luxurious living combines with bleating sheep and bells from the church next door - 4 fabulous retreats on the Cotentin Peninsula

Gently undulating countryside surrounds you at this Burgundy B&B with fresh, modern bedrooms and delicious dinners prepared by the owner

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

Style, comfort and tranquillity combine in a lovely B&B near Bergerac. Sleep in elegant four-poster beds, breakfast on the sunny terrace…

A beautifully renovated lighthouse with stunning views from the lantern room. Pretty bedrooms, great walking and fabulous breakfasts

Great staff, beautiful design, a fine old building and sublime food make this 600-year-old inn a perfect escape all year round

Another bright, beamed and history-filled place to stay on the smart Upton Cressett estate with walks from the door and much comfort within

What do you do with a down-at-heel roadside inn? You get Mhor to come and turn it into a quirky base with their funky style and lovely food

A romantic cottage for two in the Pentland Hills, with views for miles and your own private garden with a wood-fired hot tub

Provençale-meets-English country house to great effect – cycle Mont Ventoux, walk to the monastery, visit Roman towns and vineyards

A sleek space designed with the majestic surroundings in mind. You have your own private barbecue area and a shared large garden

A gorgeous house, beautifully refurbished in contemporary style, with chic interiors and a swimming pool in a sublime English garden

Plenty of uncluttered easy space both in and out by the private pool - children love the freedom - great wine, food, and cycling country

Remote and rural, this cosy cottage is a slice of Welsh heaven, with plenty to do and see just a short drive away

Light-filled gites share a lovely pool, with pétanque, ping-pong and bikes to borrow – bring friends and take all three

A traditional coaching inn dating from the 18th century with good food served in private and public dining rooms on the Wellington Estate

Portraits, paintings and a historic look-out tower, pool, gardens and delicious breakfasts... San Fabiano captures everyone’s heart

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