This is Somerset at its most quintessential: a thatched roofed, honey-coloured Hamstone cottage with a pretty courtyard garden; sleeps four

A beautifully converted building, part of an old mill, now a gorgeous place to stay with the stream running through and shared parkland

The views take your breath away, the breakfasts are beautiful, and you feel like you're staying in the home of dear friends

Anglo-Irish meets Italian and Indian; the owners have peppered this charming home with furniture and artefacts from their broad travels

Tucked away privately in part of a spectacular listed manor house, this apartment has wonderful views across to Hartland and the sea

A serene B&B in the heart of the Côte d'Or Burgundy wine region; come for vineyard tours, cycling, sightseeing and gourmet extravaganzas

A charming nook for two in pretty Barrington village with a foodie pub mere steps away and Somerset at your feet

Inspiring art-filled Menorcan townhouse in Mahón’s old quarter; explore the city, cycle or hike the island’s gorges and feast on seafood

Charming, simple and elegant B&B with a lovely garden and kind owners in an area renowned for its good wine and food

Close to Girona, with huge valley views! Cosy fires for cool days, shady corners for hot ones, lovely people, and the food a revelation

Something to astound at every turn where the traditional and downright quirky collide to stunning effect. Friendly, flexible hosts too

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

A wonderfully maintained Grade II listed country house in the Brecon Beacons with extensive gardens and panoramic views of the Usk Valley

Come to this delightful house, a marriage of old stones and modern furniture, for pure remote air, great outdoor sports and fine dining

Near the sandy beaches of the Cabo de Gata, close to the village of Níjar, is a much-loved family estate with eco pool and exotic gardens

Converted stables in the grounds of a manor house in a peaceful village just outside Banbury with lovely walking in the Cherwell Valley

A dramatic transformation of an old shepherd's cottage deep on a remote hillside in Perthshire farmland with masses of space and light

Contemporary studio in a classic Cotswold village. Peaceful bolthole for creatives and walkers - with shops, cafés and pubs a stroll away