Great design along with much comfort and warmth an hour from Inverness airport, but a world away from the city and with stunning views

An elegant French château brimming with antiques and surrounded by landscaped lawns. Enjoy convivial dinners with the perfect host

Bask in the beautiful Basque country at this friendly B&B in the village, with family-run restaurant for delicious suppers

A heavenly inn on Fife’s south coast – the terrace overlooks the beach, lovely food waits within, chic rooms are a steal

A very generous amount of space in this beautifully restored annexe with heated pool and outstanding views over the East Devon AONB

A lovely restored house on a farm beside a cluster of ancient buildings surrounded by lush forest and grasslands – a deeply rural spot

Fine linens, cool pool and a barbecue for this soothing barn renovation in a dreamy corner of Tuscany. Friendly owners can cook on request

Chic barn conversion with a swimming pool and country walks from the door; nearby Ventnor has a beach and great places to eat and drink

A converted 19th-century church in the Northumberland National Park with beautiful stained-glass windows and a restored tower

Four family-friendly self-catering casitas and an original cortijo in wildlife-rich acres near the sandy Costa de la Luz

In a Valencian resort, a captivating and hospitable place - deal for groups of family or friends too, with independence plus B&B service

Friendly inn in the middle of Sedbergh. Lots of bedrooms to choose from, suntrap picnic area, walks in the Yorkshire Dales on the doorstep

A Georgian manor house in the old quarter of Penzance, close to the water, with good food and a chilled vibe

The oldest of three secluded cottages that share a gravel courtyard and a beautiful garden with cathedral views

A cosy cottage on a farm down a long winding track, wonderfully rural with footpaths across fields or along the canal

Gaze over sublime vistas, refresh in the plunge pool, cook up a barbecue treat. A Provençal studio, simply furnished and deeply relaxing

Airy villa for four overlooking Lake Como. Stunning views, private sunny terrace - a peaceful communal garden to wander too

Outside a perfect bastide village, an elegant manoir for lazy days in the Dordogne, fabulous dinners and glorious gardens