Such lovely views from this light-filled flat, built in the 19th century – curl up with a book and gaze out to sea

Come for a bright, roomy, uber-green and accessible larch-clad space with garden and pond in pretty countryside

A sustainably-designed small, family-run eco hotel within a nature park by the sea in stunning Basque country. Great food too

This stately-looking former manor house set back from the road in acres of gardens serves very good food and has rustic-chic bedrooms

Three very special places to stay on one glorious estate. Gather those whose company you enjoy and immerse yourselves in beauty and history

A heavenly inn on Fife’s south coast – the terrace overlooks the beach, lovely food waits within, chic rooms are a steal

Elegant Regency rectory full of charm, with walks in all directions, views to gaze at and kind, generous hosts. A rare place

Be spoiled in this large stone house, with sumptuous bedrooms, thoughtful breakfasts and a verdant garden, just minutes from the city

A delightful old Quinta within a Quinta. Find banana trees, vines and lots of greenery within a 20-minute walk of the centre of town

A relaxed old countryside manor house with a huge garden to roam. It’s 2km to sandy beaches and Judith is close by if you need anything

Plenty of uncluttered easy space both in and out by the private pool - children love the freedom - great wine, food, and cycling country

A truly delightful place to eat and stay with gorgeous bedrooms and good food, in a village with Tudor houses and ancient church towers

Glass-and-timber doors bathe you with light, gaze at big skies and the river Dart lapping. Sublime year round, it's one of our favourites

A round of applause goes to this special family and their delightfully thoughtful restaurant with beautiful rooms - a wonderful place

A period manor and pretty rooms in old stables: a quiet base for Pas-de-Calais and Picardie. Madame loves the house, animals, story-telling

Round up family and friends and head for the glorious South Hams and this eco-friendly barn conversion for ten with extra cottage

Elegant, calm, charming B&B in a 12th-century house surrounded by fields, quiet country roads and vibrant little villages

If you want to come to Venice as an open-hearted traveller rather than a tourist then this is the place for you - just walk to everything