Your host runs home and B&B with effortless efficiency and you'll find shiny, spotless rooms to retreat to after a day's exploring

A wonderful drive over the mountains to the wild side of Skye with its moody lochs, heather-covered hills and this restaurant with rooms

Come for peace, space and much comfort in this nifty house with gorgeous views over acres of vines from the terrace and pool

Historic 19th-century maison de maître, perfect for a gathering of friends, within walking distance of the old town’s charms

A really friendly French family home, steeped in history and tradition with delicious home-grown food, a lovely garden and peaceful pool

Come to stay in a lovely old house surrounded by an important garden created by three generations of brilliant women gardeners

Everything you’d want of a lovely country inn – pretty rooms, tasty food, local ales in a beamed bar and fabulous walking

Beautiful views over Bantry Bay from this thoughtfully restored house with stylish rooms, gardens and woodland – a wonderful escape

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

Explore woodlands, farmland and gardens, plunge into the heated pool, dine at Flora Restaurant at Trelowarren. This is civilized luxury

Serene retreat in the French countryside with elegant interiors and impeccable hosting from the lovely Anne-Laure

Sitting next to the church in the most picturesque village in England, this ancient, handsome cottage is packed with historical interest

An inviting B&B on a terraced Fulham street: greats hosts, a big, tranquil suite and continental breakfast in the courtyard on sunny days

Round up family and friends and head for the glorious South Hams and this eco-friendly barn conversion for ten with extra cottage

Characterful and family-friendly apartments on this lovely wine-country estate: great hosts, glorious grounds and pool, home-grown food

Surrounded by delightful gardens, these gîtes are serene retreats from which you can discover the Dordogne, or gently unwind

A stylish, refined 17th-century house off a quiet street with its own garden and lots of generous surprises, a short hop to everything