A small, charming house with ravishing sea views within walking distance of a bohemian coastal village at the foot of the Teix mountain

Classic-modern luxury, a charming young hostess and a peaceful setting – perfect for breakfast-lovers, wine buffs and all the family

The largest of three secluded cottages that share a gravel courtyard and a beautiful garden with cathedral views

A super upside-down house perched on a cliff in bustling Saundersfoot with glorious views over the beach and the Atlantic

On top of sand dunes, this bright and airy cottage has glorious views, walks are lovely and you can bring your dog

Large, unpretentious and very comfortable family house in splendid isolation with swimming pool, tennis court and well-tended gardens

Come for pristine beaches, long walks to Barbate, sea views, whale watching trips and serene suites

Come to be cossetted in this 300-year-old Burgundy farmhouse with rose garden, sheltered pool and convivial Dutch owners

Very private and comfortable rooms with their own entrances at this generous B&B with glorious gardens and views to the Black Mountains

Come for an authentic French village experience in this old stone house next to the church with glorious countryside for walks and cycles

A contemporary rooftop room in a warmly civilised B&B filled with books and lovely things – stunning view too

A lovely gîte, once a hunting lodge, with two private terraces overlooking the manicured gardens of an 1830s manor house

Friendly host, Georgian elegance, welcoming sitting room and bedrooms, tasty breakfasts: the perfect city break in Scotland’s capital

A magical Scottish Baronial-style house with stunning valley views; stroll to good restaurants, explore the spectacular Borders

An elegant house with ancient roots and a shimmering pool – explore the Charente countryside, drive to lovely Angoulême

An 18th-century whitewashed cottage, characterful and comfortable and with a large private garden, just minutes from the coast by car

An elegant Burgundian townhouse with pool on the fringe of Morvan National Park in Côte d'Or. Dijon, with Beaune and Chablis an easy drive

A rural idyll with a hot tub under starlit skies and surrounded by gorgeous countryside in the South Lakes within a hop of vibrant Cartmel