Authenticity and originality combine at this family chateau with its panelled rooms, theatrical flourishes and charming candlelit dinners

Step into the valley region from this beautifully restored 17th-century house surrounded by saltwater and freshwater canals and lakes

Hike down secret paths and along the Suffolk coast before a superb lunch or supper at this friendly inn; sweet bedrooms too

A neat, recently restored townhouse inside Panicale's medieval walls with plenty of space and everything within walking distance

Bedrooms have seersucker linen, doors open to the countryside and Beaune is a hop away. David and Niels ensure a memorable stay

Exceptional generosity reigns at this complex of 5 excellent, colourful holiday apartments, with pool and meals, on the Sorrento Peninsula

Get to know Lisbon with ease from this generous and comfortable townhouse hotel bang in the middle of the city centre

This old stone building, a former olive warehouse, is beautifully restored and sits on its own – a simple bolthole for rest and recuperation

Wine lovers adore this impeccably furnished château; lovely Anne meets and greets, Jean Christophe makes wine and takes charge of tastings

A pair of historic houses with far-reaching views of the Cotswold Hills and walks from the gate

Elegant rooms behind a popular village pub with country walks from the door, and the spectacular Peak District and stately homes nearby

Unwind here with wine tours, tastings, long walks, bird watching, cycling, or just chilling.Sleep peacefully, feel at home

A small, trendy hotel, very much of its time, with oodles of style, stunning bedrooms and fantastic staff

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

Gloriously green rural self-catering apartments with pool and lovely, friendly owners

Come for gloriously independent B&B in your own cosy retreat with a belter of a breakfast brought to your door and plenty of local walks

Romantic cottage within 25 acres of fields, garden and orchard with fresh veg to pick, wellies for walking and animals roaming the farm

Gather family or friends and take both villa and cottage. The terraces and gardens have long views, the pool is roomy and the peace palpable