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

Choose the atmospheric early Georgian house or the garden bedrooms, all have views, Paul's welcome is genuine and his dinners delicious

In the middle of the National Park and surrounded by the Coquet Hills, come for dark skies, fabulous walking and a very comfortable cottage

Simple country cottage living on a working organic farm. Bring your hiking boots or bikes, stride out from the door

A stunning veranda wraps itself around the house: doze off in a wicker armchair or sip a drink at dusk as the sun melts into the valley

Up and away to a truly wild Welsh experience from this ancient stone house sitting on a ridge, with stunning valley and mountain views

A small top terrace can be booked for romantic evenings and you can lunch or dinner at the delightful floating restaurant

Just half an hour from Siena, a peaceful apartment with shared garden and pool surrounded by Tuscan countryside, a short walk to Monticiano

A sweet, very private-feeling annexe in the glorious South Hams with your own west-facing garden

A converted old granary next to a traditional Welsh longhouse in a deeply rural setting for unfussy nature lovers

In wild Jura, surrounded by fields and heather-covered hills, a secluded farmhouse with cosy rooms and sublime views of Small Isles Bay

Explore the coastal paths on foot or by bike, or simply sunbathe next to the pool... Leafy gardens, comfortable rooms and excellent dinners

Elegant, charming home in leafy, peaceful garden - pâtisserie courses and good dinners. Champagne vineyards and historic Provins are nearby

A renovated bright apartment with lots of space, a hop, skip and jump away from the shingle beach of seaside-jolly Deal

A sweet little gîte for two in the centre of a dreamy medieval village. Happily private but with loads to explore from your door

A big warm, generous, house for a large group with a fenced garden and stunning views into the far distance. Child and dog friendly

An airy, art-filled house for groups of family or friends, with plenty of space, a secluded courtyard and pool near the beach

Independent B&B in an ancient hamlet with modern interiors, immaculate bedrooms and a pleasant wooden terrace for sunny days