Beautiful B&B in idyllic setting, with natural salt water pool and plenty of relaxed communal spaces

A spacious and bright old sandstone farm building with private garden, all one one level and with lovely views over fields and countryside

A warm, inviting boutique hotel in Shrewsbury’s historic centre; potter about the medieval streets, relax in a sun-catching courtyard

A stylish timber frame eco build, clad with recycled steel and with an upstairs living space to make the most of the glorious sunsets

A red-brick cottage and Shepherd’s hut in a magical garden with a cookery school and views over the South Downs

Cakes from the host & eggs from the hens. Bring a party, bring the dogs, and soak up the history from a very fine house in the Cotswolds

Big house with bags of character and easy access to beaches, cafés and cobbled streets, coastal paths and hidden coves

Wonderful views of the Cantabrian Sea, locally sourced food and fine bedrooms at a boutique hotel on the Asturian coast

Elegant 19th-century château deep in the Dordogne forest promises seclusion, serenity and an unhurried, sun-soaked escape.

Come to unwind in nature, surrounded by sun-drenched fields in this large, rustic but elegant villa with courtyard, garden and pool

An exceptional villa with four acres of private gardens, high in the mountains and with stunning views over Lake Como - the perfect oasis

Come for authentic restoration, chic Savoyard décor, breathtaking views of the Portes du Soleil, and a chairlift a 7-minute drive

You're beautifully looked after in this gorgeous Tuscan house. Come for Alpine walks, historic trails and wild nature all around

You’re wrapped in parkland here and close to the coast, gardens and war memorials. A treat of a stop-over for foodies

The views are sensational, the bedrooms full of charm and higgledy-piggledy beams. Sip Perigord Noir on the terrace and amble to the market

Traditional house with a contemporary and imaginative interior; stroll to shops and restaurants, jump in the car to explore Provence

Elegant country château with a family feel, for big groups with or without children, and those who seek inspiration

The North York Moors National Park is on the doorstep of this friendly B&B with glorious views, generous breakfasts and kind hosts