Character and quirk in old and new design and furnishing – private terraces, a shared pool, great walking, cycling and wine-tasting

In a commanding position surrounded by private land, this old manor house is excellently equipped and ideal for a big family holiday

Elegant house with sprawling gardens and space for family and friends, within walking distance of the coast

Walkers, bikers, families and nature fans will love staying with ever-helpful Joan and Montse in this secluded but not too remote valley

Sun-soaked stillness, saltwater dips and garden scents of fig and rosemary - slow days unfold between olive trees and a sky full of stars

Come here in the summer (it’s closed Nov-April except by arrangement) for candlelit dining, chintzy bedrooms, long views over the park...

Step back in time at this wonderfully authentic château, loved deeply by its owners - 25km from Beaune and the Route des Grands Crus

Charming gardens for you and your dog in a barn conversion in rural Norfolk half an hour from coast

A sweet little gîte for two in the centre of a dreamy medieval village. Happily private but with loads to explore from your door

Come for one of the most beautiful villages in the Welland Valley and this charming hotel with peaceful, elegant rooms and lovely food

Bags of character within and without at this four-storey village house with rooftop views over the mountains, next to a 12th-century church

Secluded place with home-grown food, much peace and walks by the river for a couple (or small family). Courses and solo retreats too

This classy, refurbished village pub is the community hub, chock-full of locals and a popular destination for foodies. Lovely bedrooms too

A wonderfully comfortable light-filled house with long views, a sandy beach to walk to, fabulous walking and wildlife and a superb kitchen

Be spoiled in this large stone house, with sumptuous bedrooms, thoughtful breakfasts and a verdant garden, just minutes from the city

A 200-year-old typical Mallorcan house with wooden beams, tiled floors, a view-filled garden and a big pool in beautiful Sóller

Deliciously comfortable, hospitable, boutique B&B - in a secluded village within easy reach of Reims and the vineyards of Champagne

3 lovely cottages in the heart of Cognac vines for cosy nights by the fire and summer barbecues by the pool