Fall in love with this riverside village, lost in a valley in lower Normandy, and this sunny house for couples or families

Charming cottage surrounded by acres of wildflower meadows: drive to Newport in 15 minutes, walk the Pembrokeshire coastline

A gorgeously tranquil place to escape to and fall in love with the Périgord's medieval villages, valleys, wines, markets and artisan farms

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

A sparkling restaurant with stylish rooms well placed for exploring Pembrokeshire’s hills, coastal path and sandy beaches

A serene restaurant-hotel on Chesil beach, with a perfect view of the big blue sea. How restorative can a hotel be?

A romantic and very comfortable retreat in a smartly converted dairy with a pretty garden, close to the South Downs

Everything is on the doorstep and you'll find much comfort at these smart self-catering apartments in the heart of the city

Restored stone barn on a farm in the Lake District National Park, with views of fields and woods and an excellent pub nearby

In the National Park with all its glories (Ashbourne for antiques, Chatsworth for history, Bakewell for its market), a sweet village cottage

Simple but stylishly furnished village house, terrific hill-top views, low-impact design, organic cooking and a hot tub; utterly peaceful

This architect-designed passive style house sits just behind the sand dunes at Waxham beach, one of Norfolk’s most lovely beaches

Wonderful hosts at this traditional, upbeat B&B, where imaginative breakfasts set you up for glorious hikes in Eyri (Snowdonia)

30 acres to explore, a heated pool and tennis court... historic château B&B, perfect for those seeking comfort and space in the Vendée

A very thoughtful and peaceful house with a garden for happy holidays with family or friends, surrounded by glorious countryside for walks

Glamour, warmth and style in a renovated wine warehouse in a cool quarter of Bordeaux - France’s most popular city after Paris

You’re wrapped in parkland here and close to the coast, gardens and war memorials. A treat of a stop-over for foodies

This civilised bolthole offers a quiet retreat, castle views and the magic of Edinburgh on your doorstep