Paradise for adventurers in Scotland’s wild Torridon Hills - loch views and luxury touches surrounded by water, woodland and wildlife...

Tranquil stone house with a rustic feel, a large garden with a swimming pool and views of the French Riviera and out to sea

A stately retreat, an oasis of calm and beauty. Picnic on the lawns, enjoy a glass of home-produced prosecco beneath a centuries-old tree

Stay in a lovely 18th-century townhouse in one of the prettiest villages on the Loire surrounded by unspoilt countryside

Gem-like in a deep park among meadows, a family-friendly château with 2 stylish cottages. Join the lovely owners for dinner, dip in the pool

A vine-clad stone house hideaway for lovers, walkers, artists and hermits with a sweet veranda overlooking woodland down to the river

A wall of glass frames the sea view - take drinks on the waterfront lawn in summer, or by the crackling fire in winter

Relaxed, bohemian vibe out in the wilds yet close to civilization. An organic garden and woodland yurt add to the convivial, communal idyll

A renovated, comfy Victorian cottage behind a small village pub, a hub for the local community and with good food, ales and wine

Escape to this boutique B&B in West Sussex. Long beaches, Goodwood races, Chichester theatres, woodland walks all nearby

Dating back to 1892 and once the home of the town's mayor, this fine house sits in the centre of a pretty Andalusian town with much to offer

Close to the expansive north Norfolk coast, this is a contemporary hotel with a laid-back vibe and excellent food

Remote wartime research station turned stylish retreat with knockout views, wild walks and a front-row seat to the weather

Strolling distance from the village of Seggiano, peace and beauty fill every corner of this ancient, view-filled retreat

Grand and old and filled with history, the estate and such a pretty house are a tonic, as are the well-tended grounds and parkland

This eco-friendly farmhouse in the hills of Fiesole is 10km from Florence. Good company, superb views of Tuscany, and food for the soul!

You will fall in love with this very special Tuscan agriturismo between the mountains and sea: peace and simplicity prevail

A humdinger of a pub, hidden in a sleepy village in the Surrey Hills, oozing character and charm and with delicious food and comfy bedrooms