A small yet elegant place for couples or small groups to enjoy the open countryside, rest, join a cooking course or book a massage

Superbly comfortable house with beamed rooms, lovely views, club-like morning room, antiques, terrace, pool, fitness centre and lily pond

An elegant escape in one of Corsica's prettiest towns - perfect for romantic couples with a spa, restaurant, and the island to explore

Award-winning Aga-cooked breakfasts, scented candles, gorgeous beds... Come for a break from clock-watching and a spot of Shropshire air

Fall asleep to the sound of the sea in your dreamy thatched cottage, one of 6, right on the beach for those head-clearing walks...

Between Florence and Siena, stay in one of five stylish apartments on a family-run agriturismo; they delight in sharing this slice of heaven

Thoughtful red brick barn conversion on a working farm. Peaceful, practical and within easy reach of outdoor activities

Next to a glorious National Trust estate, an exceptional barn renovation, a honeymooners’ dream – and Marsden a stroll downhill

The Dordogne flows through the gastronomic heart of France, where stunning villages cling to rock faces and historic riches are in store

Superb views, scenic walks and a huge range of activities all within easy reach of this beautifully restored property

Up a narrow lane this dreamy pub with rooms has views to the South Downs. Stay for supper, let the kids run free in the garden playground

Deep in Burgundy's wine country, an elegant maison de maître sits in acres of gloriously private parkland

Wisteria, clematis and roses clamber up this pretty stone barn conversion with its own big garden surrounded by mature trees and many birds

This 300-year-old Cotswold pub, the hub of picture-book Sapperton from which there are glorious walks, is a superb place to eat and stay

A real gem set back from the hustle and bustle but perfectly placed to explore the city's many charms

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

A seaside inn on Babbacombe Bay with views of sea and sky, rooms to feel happy in, a spa and homely, hearty dining

A traditional croft house with far-reaching views to the Luskentyre estuary and Taransay for beaches, walks, wildlife and exploring