You have complete independence in your own wing beside the owner's house, with much space, a sparkling pool and balconies with views

The views take your breath away, the breakfasts are beautiful, and you feel like you're staying in the home of dear friends

Another bright, beamed and history-filled place to stay on the smart Upton Cressett estate with walks from the door and much comfort within

Glorious, thoughtful food, ales and wines using 'as much good stuff they can lay their hands on' at this restaurant with lovely rooms

A timbered, fire-warmed village farmhouse, home-grown dinners, delightfully French hosts. Deliciously authentic, generous and calm

An 1820s farmhouse at the end of a quiet road in the North York Moors National Park, overlooking a forest and surrounded by fields

Weaving medieval magic, this dreamy hideaway is an ideal base for nature-loving gourmands to explore the region

A superb palazzo in beautiful old Florence with 13 design rooms, a cocktail menu and breakfast in your room. Arty, stylish and near the Duomo

Big beautiful apartments in a serene setting in southern Tuscany, with pool. And courses for everyone - organised by one delightful family

Step through a door in an old wooden gate to discover a courtyard garden on the edge of town close to golden sands

A welcoming retreat with lofty rooms, a sunny garden and the perfect plunge pool. Come for slow days and wine country adventures

A rural farmhouse B&B with view-filled bedrooms, hearty breakfasts and walks from the door. The Dowies are generous hosts

A thatched farmhouse only just over the channel near Rouen that’s well hidden in lush gardens, but worth finding for the gourmet food alone

A relaxed home-from-home feel at this Spanish house with old-fashioned charm, a big garden and pool and lovely views from every window

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

Tucked down an alley off the main road through Midhurst, this well-designed, generous-spirited little house exudes character and quirk

In a sleepy village near Oxford, a characterful 17th-century inn with contemporary flair, seasonal menus and a terrace for summer music

A tranquil cabin for two in rural countryside near arty Totnes: there are walks from the door and all of Devon is yours to explore