A captivating place for couples and families with fabulous views, pool and foodie hosts. River water sports, markets and vineyards near

Snug, simple and delightful casitas with private entrances and courtyards interlink for groups. Stroll through the olives, bask by the pool

A very special design-led garden apartment on the ground floor of an elegant 1835 house on one of the prettiest crescents in the city

A hop from the coast and charming Alnwick, a gorgeous and supremely comfortable country escape for friends and families. Dogs welcome too

Come to walk, cycle, fish and hunker down in style in front of the wood-burner - sleep in deep comfort in a lovingly converted barn

A stylish mountain chalet under the watchful gaze of Mont Blanc, with a private chef, hot tub and sauna

Remote wartime research station turned stylish retreat with knockout views, wild walks and a front-row seat to the weather

Stylish B&B near the fashionable Chartrons quarter. A charming host, spacious rooms, a courtyard garden and delicious breakfasts

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

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

Cosy, peaceful retreat not far from Hadrian's Wall. A real fire, tennis, BBQ, the Coast to Coast cycle route and hilly treks from the door

Victorian almshouse with architectural pedigree, sweeping countryside views and easy access to charming local towns

Come for amazing food at breakfast, really comfortable bedrooms with garden views and lovely Sasha (and her dogs) who will spoil you

A cosy nest on the ramparts of an ancient fishing port, with sparkling lagoon views from a top-floor living area

All you'd hope for, and more! Enormous rooms, marvellous beams, majestic views and wines from their vineyard

A clutch of airy properties, most with their own jasmine-scented terraces arranged around a funky pool

Come to this charming hideaway cabin for two (plus one) facing Lac de Montriond for a back-to-nature escape near Morzine

A very pretty old coach house in a south London garden – perfect for a couple or a family. Friendly owners live across the courtyard