Tranquil stone house with a rustic feel, a large garden with a swimming pool and views of the French Riviera and out to sea

Great staff, beautiful design, a fine old building and sublime food make this 600-year-old inn a perfect escape all year round

Historic old house in a beautiful, traditional village. Boulangerie, bar, crêperie all a stroll away

Near vibrant market towns, this lovely cottage on a rural estate with views of Pen y Fan is a delicious escape from the hurly burly

Hospitable Jorge and Clotilde love nothing more than sharing their colourful, chaotic old house with guests. The farm produce is fabulous

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

Take over this fine Georgian manor in leafy countryside close to the sea near Beaumaris and discover Anglesey’s beauty and its wildlife

Sumptuous suites arranged around a sunny internal courtyard inside an ancient monastery - an intimate sanctuary for those who seek comfort

Treat yourselves to a seamless stay in this 255-year-old manor house with dreamy gardens, sumptuous bedrooms, sparkling pool and spa

High in Ávila's unspoilt nature is this stylish, eco-brilliant family hotel: mountains, massages, pool, organic dinners... a special escape

In wild Jura, surrounded by fields and heather-covered hills, a secluded farmhouse with cosy rooms and sublime views of Small Isles Bay

Tranquil couple's getaway with a shared pool, wonderful views, and lavender plants in every direction. The delightful owners are next door

A relaxed and stylish hotel on the Norfolk coast with an impressive restaurant, sumptuous bedrooms and super staff

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

A delightful holiday home for a big family or group of close friends. Children and dogs can charge about safely, you can unwind completely

A converted old granary next to a traditional Welsh longhouse in a deeply rural setting for unfussy nature lovers

An old-world inn full of colour, with open fires, cosy rooms, local food and the magnificent Northumberland National Park all around