A beautifully renovated apartment in a quiet street in central Bordeaux, with fine old features and all modernities. Ideal for couples

A cosy nest on the ramparts of an ancient fishing port, with sparkling lagoon views from a top-floor living area

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

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

A peaceful retreat with yoga and activities to restore and renew, in the Andalusia hills between Granada and the Mediterranean coast

Steeped in history and romance, with a great big sleigh bed and open fires, is this 14th-century defence tower above the river Tweed

Explore ‘Green Provence’ on e-bikes, enjoy the pool and calm of a Mediterranean garden surrounded by vineyards. Return to a delicious dinner

Serious art, lovely lighting, great sound system and a fat wood-burner belting out the heat at this super place for families or friends

Gaze over sublime vistas, refresh in the plunge pool, cook up a barbecue treat. A Provençal studio, simply furnished and deeply relaxing

A contemporary rooftop room in a warmly civilised B&B filled with books and lovely things – stunning view too

For families and friends, foodies, surfers and lovers of southern Spain’s historic, vibrant Costa de la Luz

Immerse yourself in nature, wildlife, sustainability and slow food high up on the edge of a National Park

Throw open French windows to this sleek self-catering space, with off-street parking. Walk to the beach & the pub, visit historic Chichester

Great design along with much comfort and warmth an hour from Inverness airport, but a world away from the city and with stunning views

A pub with rooms in the epicentre of London on trendy Westbourne Grove, a ten-minute stroll from Notting Hill

A delightful mix of old and new in a conservation village with a four-acre garden that attracts all the local birds. Guests love it here

Recharge and reconnect with your creative side in one of Ania's workshops; secret coves, wild swimming and coastal walks are all close

Three tranquil apartments in the Ria Formosa nature reserve with a stunning natural pool, near to a village and sandy beaches