An 1820s beach house just 50 metres from the pretty sands and a first-floor deck for al fresco meals with stunning views over the water

Imperious old coaching inn lost in deep country with a river to fish, five-mile views, delicious rooms and some very tasty food

The views take your breath away, the breakfasts are beautiful, and you feel like you're staying in the home of dear friends

This warm and friendly little hotel is on a mission - to give you really good food, excellent wine and a very comfortable night's sleep

Swing off the main road through the village, up into the hills along a narrow track and through a gate, observed by curious sheep

A gorgeous house, beautifully refurbished in contemporary style, with chic interiors and a swimming pool in a sublime English garden

Step through a door in an old wooden gate to discover a courtyard garden on the edge of town close to golden sands

A very special restored Augustinian monastery, sitting in the Monti Rognosi Nature Reserve and radiating a timeless charm

A chalet-with-everything: great mountain style, space and comfort with views of Mont Blanc, a sauna and bubbling hot tub

A handsome Grade II listed pub with rooms in the heart of one of England's best foodie towns

A laidback retreat, well placed for visiting some of the most popular Tuscan gems, with a sparkling pool, traditional meals & charming hosts

Stunning views from sunny bedrooms. Delightful lively hosts, good breakfasts with homemade jams, colour galore in the acre of garden

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

A grand, 16th-century Breton château complete with dovecote, turret and chapel surrounded by 50 acres of parkland, woods and small lake

Sea views, fulsome breakfasts and plenty of fresh air on a traditional farm. A rustic treat: Southern Italian rural life at its best.

An old farmhouse in a hilltop town deep in wine country, with a charming owner intent on ensuring you make the most of your stay

Come to the dramatic Côtes-d'Armor and three charming gîtes perched on the cliffs, just a short stroll down to the beach

Beautifully connected, engagingly old-fashioned London pad, with a garden. Head out for Vauxhall Park, the Tate, Westminster...