A delight to stay in this 1880s croft house on the quieter west coast - fabulous vegetarian and vegan food, thoughtful rooms, lovely owners

Come for good architecture, thoughtful design and much space for relaxing: swimming, massages, hammam and sauna, beautiful bedrooms

Get the full-English bucolic countryside experience at this boutique inn right in the heart of a quintessentially pretty Cotswold village

A lovely little bolthole to return to after days out exploring pretty Cotswold villages and walking in an AONB straight from the door

Glorious Elizabethan manor house lovingly furnished with exceptional art and antiques by its welcoming owners

Come for peace, art, photography and go out for delicious food near Galicia’s ‘seafood coast’. One of Spain’s undiscovered gems

Near the sandy beaches of the Cabo de Gata, close to the village of Níjar, is a much-loved family estate with eco pool and exotic gardens

In four acres of garden and woodland (a child’s dream) a house and interlinking barn for 10 guests. Secluded but close to everything

An Edwardian villa with stunning views, polished floors, cosy fires and child-friendly garden a short walk from lovely Portmeirion

Two lovely cottages sleeping eight for very special holidays with a private beach, acres of land to explore and a welcome hamper of dreams

If you want to come to Venice as an open-hearted traveller rather than a tourist then this is the place for you - just walk to everything

If you need a great place in which to relax and don’t want to pay too much for it, try these excellent suites, which spoil you all the way

Beautiful B&B in idyllic setting, with natural salt water pool and plenty of relaxed communal spaces

Lovely owners have created this quirky space on their farm; side-by-side al fresco baths make it romantic for two

Winter fires, a summer pool, and gorgeous food all year round... Live slow in the hills of

Jagged Dolomite peaks frame every view from this farmhouse with two neat apartments – come sun or snow, adventures in nature await

Authenticity and originality combine at this family chateau with its panelled rooms, theatrical flourishes and charming candlelit dinners

A seamless blend of ancient and modern in this architect-designed villa with infinity pool and veranda for admiring the wonderful views