Come for a quiet, spoiling B&B, delicious breakfasts, delightful wines and a stunning garden with pool in the heart of southern Burgundy

Families and walkers will be happy at this unfussy seaside retreat with beaches down the road and coastal paths right by your door

Philippe and Stéphanie give you delicious food and comfortable, colourful bedrooms in their ancient château with gardens and pool

Stay in the grounds of a 19th-century château turned family home, where 500-year-old oak trees shade a glorious garden

A natural idyll made even better by friendly owners. Bask in the mountain views, explore astonishing Asturias, settle into the slow pace

An L-shaped former farmhouse is now a gorgeous place to stay, just half an hour from the sea or the mountains and near interesting villages

A lake to fish, a terrace for evening sun and a choice of two spaces with a shared pool and games room, a short hop from pretty Auvillar

Three comfortable stone houses clustered around the owners' home. Glorious views spread out below you across rolling countryside

10 minutes from La Rochelle, a place of peace and style. From scrumptious breakfasts to a splash in the pool, your hosts are eager to please

Charming trulli apartments promise rustic comfort and panoramic views (horses too). Perfectly placed for exploring the area

1800s coastal watchtower meets organic farm at a small hotel with a proud restaurateur and sea views from high mezzanine rooms

A cosy, courteous, family-run hotel with ‘chocolatines’ and cherry jams at breakfast, Basque dishes at dinner, and gorgeous rolling views

Stay on a secluded private estate by the sea - once the home of the brilliant French writer, Colette

An architect-designed bolthole with two art galleries, a restaurant, studios and a paper mill by the seaside - a Sawday’s Community Champion

Starry skies, wild beauty and total peace are yours in these sustainable, solar-powered eco-lodges

Come for sublime Highland scenery, birds and wildlife, long walks and complete peace and tranquillity

Ensconce yourselves in the Black Périgord and stay in the East Wing of a 16th-century castle with private garden and surrounding parkland

High ceilings and exposed stone walls give a light, bright and rustic feel to this restored barn with fabulous views over a lush valley