A rural haven in a lovely garden with comfortable bedrooms, brilliant breakfasts and bikes for hire – explore the Parque Natural

A pretty upside-down cottage, formerly a dovecote, lovingly restored with sustainability the focus

Down a track with a delightfully remote feel but near to the coast and with good walking and cycling; views out to sea are awesome

A light-filled village cottage for 2 near Bosherston Lily Ponds. Come to ramble the coastal path, enjoy sandy beaches and visit local pubs

Come to be thoroughly cosseted and nurtured in this ancient Presbytery surrounded by rolling countryside with views of the Dordogne river

The sort of inn we all love – open fires, original beams, ancient flags, tasty food, with lovely bedrooms thrown in for good measure

Two lovely cottages, packed with atmosphere, character and comfort in a magical timeless valley surrounded by nature

Take your time here. Lucy will take you round her wonderful garden, introduce you to her donkeys, and share her laid-back approach

Come for very comfortable B&B suites with garden views in a converted 1880s barn with its own charming sitting and dining rooms

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

Charming trulli apartments promise rustic comfort and panoramic views (horses too). Perfectly placed for exploring the area

A soothing, deeply romantic bolthole with simple interiors and its own little private garden, next to a winery and surrounded by vineyards

Come on down to this working farm for delicious organic food, an on-site sourdough bakery and crisp bedrooms in a pretty farmhouse

A spacious courtyard, two ancient yews and this lovely restored house ooze charm - swim, cycle, walk in glorious countryside, taste cognac

A charming nook for two in pretty Barrington village with a foodie pub mere steps away and Somerset at your feet

You're on an ancient packhorse trail just a stone's throw from the coast. There's a timeless feel to this place and the peace is deep

Two duplex apartments filled with art and sculptures inside a beautiful 18th-century orangery, minutes from magnificent Versailles

Cosy apartment for two in a cluster of farm buildings near Hawkshead, surrounded by countryside and with a good pub a stroll away