An exquisite, serene B&B with sweeping views, tucked between hills, vineyards and meadows and the ancient remains of a Benedictine abbey

Chocolate-box cottages in deepest Normandy, owned by bright young things with a passion for organic cuisine and the good life

A three storey house and garden with sea glimpses in the 'vieux village' named for the Mimosa trees which flower in profusion in winter

Steeped in history and romance, with a great big sleigh bed and open fires, is this 14th-century defence tower above the river Tweed

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

Come for hearty Lakeland adventures, pretty towns and villages, and a rather special stay in this warm and welcoming country inn

Tranquil stone house with a rustic feel, a large garden with a swimming pool and views of the French Riviera and out to sea

A gorgeous old gardener's house in grand Belle Epoque style, filled with every comfort and sitting in the grounds of a magnificent château

Relaxed country-chic worthy of a photo shoot at these beautifully turned-out apartments in deep countryside... gaze on heaven from the pool

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

Two peaceful olive grove farmhouses, a shared pool with incredible views, hours of hiking along beautiful trails, Pisa and Lucca nearby

A beautifully converted building, part of an old mill, now a gorgeous place to stay with the stream running through and shared parkland

A serene retreat basking above the Algarve with sea views from the garden and pool, and charming Moorish details

An eco B&B (minus hair shirt) in the stunning Meon Valley surrounded by woodland and wildlife - a Sawday's Community Champion

Lovely rooms in this characterful villa, perfect for exploring Burgundy’s Grand Crus, walking to vineyards or sipping wine by the pool

Elegant historic house set in acres of grounds transports you to a bygone belle époque (with all mod cons)

Experience the pleasures of traditional Tuscan living with fabulous food and fine wines from the family vineyard

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