Everything is on the doorstep and you'll find much comfort at these smart self-catering apartments in the heart of the city

One of England's oldest coaching inns, full of history and wonky floors, on a Surrey market town's high street

Stay on a secluded private estate by the sea - once the home of the brilliant French writer, Colette

A bright and beautiful six-bedroom house with lovely mature gardens in the glorious Lake District: bring your entire tribe plus the dog

Good bolthole with two terraces offering spectacular views over the historic town, and restaurants and bars a short stroll

Breathe, relax in peaceful Provençal countryside: olives, lavender and budding fruit trees. Aix's lively markets are 10 minutes away

Four bright and warm cottages with gardens, for families and friends, plus activities for children and endless walks for you and your dog

Come to this cosy barn down a winding lane for a back-to-nature escape: hike the Black Mountains, splash in the stream, gaze at the views

An elegant 1892 building, once the village school, now a very comfortable, colourful B&B with warm owners and delicious breakfasts

11 rooms yet huge personality: travel mementoes, bright colours, local breakfasts... in a fun market town under the Cotswold escarpment

A classic French beauty of a place; home to an engaging young family who love to entertain and look after you with great care

Artists, poets, nature lovers, walkers and dreamers will be happy in this simple, airy suite surrounded by a fecund garden and much peace

An impressive limestone house on three levels created within the ruins of an ancient village with uninterrupted views of the Vézère valley

Warmth and comfort on the Pink Granite Coast where the wind and waves lull you to sleep, and bedrooms overlook the cedars or the sea

High above the bay of Naples, this lovely B&B could be a Fellini film set. Romantic rooms are furnished with antiques, dinner is delicious

A small top terrace can be booked for romantic evenings and you can lunch or dinner at the delightful floating restaurant

A beautiful old building with generous windows, arched doorways and opulent interiors in the glorious countryside by a fairy tale château

Good looking barn conversion for sociable gatherings on an organic farm – meet the animals, take a day trip, go walking