Come for sea air, independent shops, great places to eat and this quirky cottage with plenty of room and a sunny walled garden

Four stylish Andalusian retreats surrounded by olive groves and almond trees, and a restaurant for wonderful, seasonal food

Smart country inn in Constable country with lovely rooms and food - grab a picnic, hire a boat and drift along the river Stour

Treat yourselves to a seamless stay in this 255-year-old manor house with dreamy gardens, sumptuous bedrooms, sparkling pool and spa

A quirky, colourful house with views to the Aveyron river, green forests and stunning cliffs across the valley. A short stroll into town

Special back-to-nature, stargazing loft for couples and families, on a nature-filled estate in Piedmont

Italian style marries Californian comfort, with views over hilltop towns, vineyards and the majestic Sibillini mountains beyond

A rural farmhouse B&B with view-filled bedrooms, hearty breakfasts and walks from the door. The Dowies are generous hosts

This is Somerset at its most quintessential: a thatched roofed, honey-coloured Hamstone cottage with a pretty courtyard garden; sleeps four

Historic pub with immaculate new bedrooms and a happy atmosphere. A waterside terrace for summer, blazing open fires for winter

You will fall in love with this very special Tuscan agriturismo between the mountains and sea: peace and simplicity prevail

Families and walkers will be happy at this unfussy seaside retreat with beaches down the road and coastal paths right by your door

Delicious food, stylish bedrooms and very helpful staff come hand in hand at this buzzing little inn that stands on the river Avon

An impressive limestone house on three levels created within the ruins of an ancient village with uninterrupted views of the Vézère valley

On a farmstead near Ronda where views stretch for miles are 2 houses, one old, one new, brilliant for families, sharing a fabulous pool

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

Independence at one end of the house with your own sitting room opening onto a courtyard garden. Good pub for food a few minutes' walk away