A light-filled, modern house with wonderful sea views through vast picture windows stretching all the way to St Kilda on clear days

Secluded villa with glorious views, infinity pool and lovely gardens, a three-minute walk from one of Italy’s most beautiful villages

Artists, poets, nature lovers, walkers and dreamers will be happy in this simple, airy suite surrounded by a fecund garden and much peace

On the edge of the South Downs, this smartly renovated pub with contemporary rooms serves seasonal home cooked food and a warm welcome

A gorgeous inn lost in lush country with hammocks in the garden, sofas in the drawing room and lovely local food in the popular restaurant

Families will adore coming here, to reconnect through wonderful outdoor activities in glorious countryside and to feel cossetted indoors

An airy, art-filled house for groups of family or friends, with plenty of space, a secluded courtyard and pool near the beach

A converted coach house and stables, now one long cottage with much space, a country house feel and your own walled garden

Such a special place, right on the historic Georgian quay – a cosy, friendly place with dogs, children and families welcome in all parts

A 16th-century timbered riverside inn with a relaxed, rustic feel, garden cabin rooms with views and fresh seasonal and homegrown food

Classic coaching inn in a bustling village offers restful rooms, real ales and the Cotswolds on your doorstep

Aperitifs on arrival, wine tastings in the hills, a pool with a view...both wine lovers and families will love these apartments & B&B rooms

A boutique hotel on the edge of Arcachon Bay. A natural pool, zen gardens, contemporary Eastern-style interiors, and good food await

A small, quirky country house hotel with lovely staff, pretty rooms and heavenly food served in a pillared dining room

Fabulous Drôme gîtes: contemporary in old stone buildings, uncluttered, fresh. Take all 5 for a party, laze by pool, doze in lavender

A wall of glass frames the sea view - take drinks on the waterfront lawn in summer, or by the crackling fire in winter

Jaunty beach huts on Felpham beach with sea views, coastal walks from the door and access to the hotel. For couples, families and dog lovers

A magical medieval castello, gloriously gothic with tower, moat and ghost, fit for a Shakespearian play.