Wonderful views of the Cantabrian Sea, locally sourced food and fine bedrooms at a boutique hotel on the Asturian coast

Quirky, rustic cabin nuzzled by vines and greenery – perfect for lovers, writers and peace-seekers. Take long walks, stroll to the pub

This stately-looking former manor house set back from the road in acres of gardens serves very good food and has rustic-chic bedrooms

Bring boots, maps, your dog and an appetite for high places and deep comfort in this restored farm conversion

Eight miles from York, near Moors and coast, this smart historic home is just the ticket for families and small groups of friends

Welcome to authentic Andalucía… a friendly foodie B&B in a farming community surrounded by olive groves, midway between Córdoba & Granada

Log fires smoulder, rooms are comfortable, the food is delicious and there's bags of character at this old village pub – once a cider house

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 bright comfortable retreat in an enviable spot - riverside walks, Botanic Gardens and all the hip eateries of Stockbridge on your doorstep

There's a lovely welcome at this manoir near the sea with its family-friendly room arrangements (cottages, kitchens) and its outdoor pool

A thoughtful conversion of an old farm barn with beautifully-beamed interiors - a flawless, rural escape for romantics and dreamers

Come for a delightful old stone house in gentle, undulating countryside, with charming hosts, fabulous food and a huge dollop of fun

A wonderful surprise inside this 1590 house sitting in a beautiful walled garden full of fruit trees, just off the High Street

An enchanting escape immersed in nature yet only 40 minutes by train into the Eternal City for art and history-filled days

Live in the lap of luxury in a 600-year-old regenerated farmhouse, enjoy fine fittings, great lighting, games, castle view and infinity pool

Bright and spacious barn for two and a baby on the South Downs Way, close to Brighton and the coast

Inland Algarve, away from the crowds – this gorgeous house with pool and gardens is a haven for families and friends

An elegant solution to a hotel - no rooms, but 13 charming villas in the heart of the maquis, nearly all with a private pool