A tucked-away and peaceful retreat from which to explore the beautiful Dordogne or simply to unwind and recharge

A cosy bolt hole near medieval Cartmel with woods, meadows and wildlife – great for walkers in this quiet part of the South Lakes

Feel at ease in a lovely old townhouse filled with pictures and personality and including a separate loft apartment

A lovely big old farmhouse for gatherings of friends and family with your own indoor pool, sauna, gym and jacuzzi

Shady spots in the garden, a pool overlooked by tall palms, a bar nook stocked with drinks and a new spa in the Serra do Açor

A scented garden, delicious local delicacies and those coastal landscapes. This place is a sensory feast

Your hosts couldn’t be nicer and look after you beautifully – this is a lovely, homely place with a rambling garden

Pops of colour and neon signs bring fun to this smart and warm family home near Brancaster beach

A small hotel in the greenest valley facing super views of Picos de Europa National Park. Head out walking, spot wildlife, climb the peaks

Perfect château B&B with pointy turrets and pale blue shutters, surrounded by gorgeous countryside, a cycle route and ancient villages

Hike down secret paths and along the Suffolk coast before a superb lunch or supper at this friendly inn; sweet bedrooms too

A joyful, inviting house on a 15-acre smallholding in Devon. Super food, gracious hosts, delightful bedrooms - leave feeling nourished

Such a special place, right on the historic Georgian quay – a cosy, friendly place with dogs, children and families welcome in all parts