A romantic and very comfortable retreat in a smartly converted dairy with a pretty garden, close to the South Downs

A captivating place for couples and families with fabulous views, pool and foodie hosts. River water sports, markets and vineyards near

Peace, space, nature in the Champagne-hugged Somme valley - and home-grown, organic meals with generous French hosts. Family-perfect

A light, bright and peaceful 18th-century palazzo in a very quiet town, with a sea-view terrace, peaceful bedrooms and delicious breakfasts

A charming nook for two in pretty Barrington village with a foodie pub mere steps away and Somerset at your feet

A stately retreat, an oasis of calm and beauty. Picnic on the lawns, enjoy a glass of home-produced prosecco beneath a centuries-old tree

Close to the expansive north Norfolk coast, this is a contemporary hotel with a laid-back vibe and excellent food

Welcoming, dog-friendly pub with food to rave about, cracking countryside views and very comfortable bedrooms

A peaceful spot for this beautifully restored old barn surrounded by lovely gardens and a sparkling pool on the banks of the Dordogne river

An island of oyster farms, salt pans and white beaches, woolly donkeys, countless push-bikes and the odd celeb – we love the Ile de Ré!

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

Quaint barns dotted among truffle oaks and rosemary, each one constructed the old-fashioned way and close to the Dordogne and Vézère

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

A new-build in local stone with vast windows gazing out at the meeting place of three beautiful lochs, surrounded by 12 acres of croft land

Generous apartments in a 300-year-old farmhouse with beautiful grounds and a swimming pool

An old bakehouse, part of a farm gifted to The National Trust for Jersey with a beautiful walled garden filled with wildflowers in spring

A tranquil cabin for two in rural countryside near arty Totnes: there are walks from the door and all of Devon is yours to explore

Rural French heaven at this lovely farm within four hectares. Natural materials, neutral colours and a lavender-lined pool all to yourselves