Come for an exceptionally inviting 17th-century inn, a chocolate-box Cotswold village, excellent local food and ales, very comfortable rooms

A mix of bold colours, modern art and vintage finds give this classic French mansion bags of personality

A dramatic transformation of an old shepherd's cottage deep on a remote hillside in Perthshire farmland with masses of space and light

A hop to Montpellier, but deep in the countryside: a romantic pad, with Moroccan rugs, ochre-limed walls and bikes to ride into the country

A chic bolthole in a sleepy Suffolk village with seriously good food, stylish bedrooms, riverside walks and Suffolk’s wild coast

You’ll eat well here, among locals who love the food. The village is quiet, the rooms serenely modern. A great base for a holiday en famille

An 18th-century townhouse restored with flair by former restauranteurs: come for colour, comfort and sublime dining

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

A peaceful, beautiful place to wake up in and to return to after glorious walks, with no near neighbours apart from curious sheep

A contemporary rooftop room in a warmly civilised B&B filled with books and lovely things – stunning view too

A stunning veranda wraps itself around the house: doze off in a wicker armchair or sip a drink at dusk as the sun melts into the valley

You’ve got history on your doorstep in this beautiful and serene B&B, with charming gardens and a real sense of style in every room

This famous old country house might not come cheap, but where else can you splash out in such decadent style for life’s big celebrations?

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

A beautiful renovation: light, bright and seemingly suspended over a lush valley with cool, contemporary interiors and stunning views

A friendly, generous, big old house with not an ounce of pretension. Big families will adore gathering here to have fun and unwind

Slow down! Swim, soak in the jacuzzi, taste Campanian cuisine and wine, explore the national park, pop to Agropoli's beaches... be pampered

Step into a place full of life, colour, texture and clever design surrounded by beautiful gardens and lakes