An impressive manor house set in gentle rolling countryside ten miles from Oxford with a delightful garden, warm hosts and organic breakfast

One of England's oldest coaching inns, full of history and wonky floors, on a Surrey market town's high street

Cosy cabin hideaway packed with vintage charm. Enjoy lovely orchard views and a rustic wood-fired bath under the apple trees

A fortified castle in parkland, built mostly in the 1300s on the Montbazens plateau, near to the stunning Averyon gorges

Come for peace, space and much comfort in this nifty house with gorgeous views over acres of vines from the terrace and pool

Contemporary boathouse for all the family. Find rock pools, a shingle beach and plenty of ozone in the salty Cornish air

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

With a sauna in the woods and a Nordic bath by the lake, these carefully renovated farm buildings are a lovely slow-living retreat

Orchards and ducks, open fires, deep comfort in glorious Wiltshire countryside. Courtyard bedrooms and lovely big kitchen too

Winter fires, a summer pool, and gorgeous food all year round... Live slow in the hills of

Beautifully restored house with a literary history, no neighbours and private access to a sandy bay beyond the pines

What a surprise to find a masseria in the heart of a Puglian village. Welcome to Anna’s elegant agriturismo

Good old-fashioned service, fresh and gleaming surroundings, great food and very comfortable rooms at this rejuvenated roadside inn

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

Climb the candle-lit marble staircase to dream between lavender-scented sheets in splendid rooms, some with balcony or terrace

With stunning coastal views and family farm surroundings, these cottages are bright and roomy; plus wood-burning stoves and indoor pool

Agriturismo at its best - delightful hosts, communal meals of superb home-grown food, homely rooms, a garden filled with fragrant flowers...

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