A smart village local with original timber frames, a lively bar, elegant rooms and delicious food from the fields around you

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

In pretty Vernon, a peaceful and comfortably large townhouse with roses rambling around the door

Contemporary lodge on a remote peninsula with spectacular views; walk, cycle or kayak, explore nature reserves and unspoiled beaches

A deeply thoughtful conversion of an old Presbyterian church with wonderful watery views, much wildlife and plenty of space for joyful times

Three lovely places to stay - come for much charm, peace, sunsets, infinity pool, sauna and gym in this history-steeped countryside retreat

You’ll feel super snug in these 2 stunning eco builds blending into the wildly beautiful Isle of Harris coastal landscape

Dreamy, languid beauty at this spacious, airy, arty house with garden and pool in typical Pugliese countryside

A destination B&B. Hunker down in thoroughly spoiling surroundings with delightful owners near St Jean de Luz, Biarritz and Bayonne

There's a pared-back unforced elegance to this stone barn sitting quietly in its own grounds beside a cobbled courtyard awash with roses

A lovely spot in an AONB for this bright and airy converted barn, one of four round a gravelled courtyard on a 600-acre estate

Achingly trendy, a design-lover's dream with infinity pool, wine on the terrace, pampering spa and a sunny bay at your feet – stunning

Two elegantly renovated spaces with wonderful views, lots of activities and large gardens for making memories with family and friends

An expansive and generous 13th-century Catalan farmhouse, restored with verve and colour in the Pyrenees - a wonderful spot for groups

A dreamy house in a quiet village - once the wine merchant's domain with perfect proportions and a sunny courtyard - very much Flora's home

A dear little cottage with many comforts and a private garden, off the beaten track and surrounded by mountains, valleys and trees

A lovely, long barn-style conversion with much space, stunning views across the spectacular bay and a secret beach to stroll to

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