An elegant medieval manor in the Loire with spiral stone staircases, mullioned windows, jaunty turrets and a fairytale suite just for you

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 lovely Victorian cottage on a quiet village road, traditional and comfortable inside and with a fully enclosed garden at the back

A niftily converted barn with high vaulted ceiling sitting on a hill with wonderful views over a newly-created lake and the Stour Valley

A grand, pale stone townhouse in the centre of lively Épernay with plenty of good restaurants nearby

A three storey house and garden with sea glimpses in the 'vieux village' named for the Mimosa trees which flower in profusion in winter

A traditional Breton stone cottage, two minutes from the sea, with a large, leafy garden and glamping with activities in the summer months

Cosy cottage on a working farm just ten miles from Edinburgh with spectacular views, walks from the door and a wood-fired sauna

A handsome Grade II listed pub with rooms in the heart of one of England's best foodie towns

A special little house, renovated with huge style, filled with beautiful objects and with a delightfully quiet and secluded private garden

A truly special barn conversion, flooded with light and with its own decked outdoor space surrounded by bucolic countryside

Your host runs home and B&B with effortless efficiency and you'll find shiny, spotless rooms to retreat to after a day's exploring

Stone farmhouse on a country estate, family-run for centuries. Views of the towered gatehouse, pool and tennis court, a walk to the river...

A tranquil and tucked-away feel for this terraced cottage with private patio, communal garden and plenty of room for six

Classic coaching inn in a bustling village offers restful rooms, real ales and the Cotswolds on your doorstep

Warm hospitable agriturismo for foodies, designers, wine enthusiasts and all who love the 'real' Sicily. A happy place for families, too

Remote three-bedroom cottage in Northumberland National Park, with far-reaching views over hills and valleys and walks in all directions

Glorious Elizabethan manor house lovingly furnished with exceptional art and antiques by its welcoming owners