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

Four bright and warm cottages with gardens, for families and friends, plus activities for children and endless walks for you and your dog

A fine country manor house on the edge of a village, peacefully surrounded by gardens and trees, and close to the D-Day landing beaches

Very private and comfortable rooms with their own entrances at this generous B&B with glorious gardens and views to the Black Mountains

Step into a place full of life, colour, texture and clever design surrounded by beautiful gardens and lakes

Superb views, scenic walks and a huge range of activities all within easy reach of this beautifully restored property

A beautiful old building with generous windows, arched doorways and opulent interiors in the glorious countryside by a fairy tale château

A bustling inn with beautiful interiors, lovely food and deep peace all around - beaches, castles and Roman palaces wait on your doorstep

A taste of old Italy in this off-the-beaten-track rustic house on three levels, exquisitely restored and with elegant designer furnishings

Dine on wholesome farmhouse food, explore the lovely garden or catch up on your sleep in generous king-size beds. Pretty Cadaqués is close

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

Grand and old and filled with history, the estate and such a pretty house are a tonic, as are the well-tended grounds and parkland

Come to walk, cycle, fish and hunker down in style in front of the wood-burner - sleep in deep comfort in a lovingly converted barn

Historic village inn with wonderful cooking and a Provençal-style courtyard garden; drive to the Jurassic Coast in half an hour

An exquisitely restored 1850s townhouse, steeped in history, with a sweet garden and within walking distance of the historic centre of Porto

Dark skies and extensive views from this romantic hideaway cottage. Walk down to the loch, snuggle up by the wood-burner… a cosy retreat

Chatty Madame is a superb cook, and her pretty house and garden in a quiet Yvelines village are equally delicious. Zip to Paris by train

Peaceful converted barn on a remote working farm – pet the donkeys, wild swim and row on the lake, warm up around the wood-burner