Very private and comfortable rooms with their own entrances at this generous B&B with glorious gardens and views to the Black Mountains

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

On the banks of the river Avon, a handy Park & Ride from Georgian Bath, this charming pub is hugely popular, and rightly so!

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

High-up, simple apartments, pools with fabulous views; kids play-things and donkeys, the glittering coast, Rapallo and Portofino down below

Citrus scents the air, loungers flank a spakling pool. Light, cool, simple rooms, vibrant hosts, garden and olive groves - divine food

An 18th-century listed cottage in a pretty terrace with a private courtyard garden and pond, just a short walk from the high street

Inside, a grand cathedral ceiling, outside, wisteria-covered terrace and pretty pool. Atlantic sands, Cognac and La Rochelle are in reach

Your own cottage sitting room downstairs and a swish bedroom up – breakfast in the courtyard before venturing forth to discover Canterbury

A delight to stay in this 1880s croft house on the quieter west coast - fabulous vegetarian and vegan food, thoughtful rooms, lovely owners

A welcoming country-house hotel that’s popular with locals and visitors alike - good food, stylish rooms and an airy restaurant wait

Good bolthole with two terraces offering spectacular views over the historic town, and restaurants and bars a short stroll

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

Farmhouse B&B with thoughtful hosts and superb breakfasts; Michelin-star dining is in the village and thermal baths are near

Two lovely cottages with a fresh, modern style, private terrace, tranquil communal gardens with an orchard and pool

A treat to stay in one half of this unique Grade I listed arch sitting at the estate entrance, just a short walk from the Beckford Arms

Get to know Lisbon with ease from this generous and comfortable townhouse hotel bang in the middle of the city centre