A smart village local with original timber frames, a lively bar, elegant rooms and delicious food from the fields around you

Stylish B&B rooms in a peaceful little château, amongst rolling hills, woods and farmland - bikes and boules to borrow, lovely pool to share

A stylish, refined 17th-century house off a quiet street with its own garden and lots of generous surprises, a short hop to everything

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

A small and stylish townhouse retreat in leafy Folkestone with excellent bedrooms and a terrace for breakfast in summer

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?

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

A summer hideaway by a lively Algarvian village with a pretty garden. Sundowners, a pool, massages, a BBQ and traditional bedrooms

Fire up the BBQ, watch the sunsets, stroll to one of the best stretches of coastline in the world. Bliss for walkers, birders and escapees

Elegant, calm, charming B&B in a 12th-century house surrounded by fields, quiet country roads and vibrant little villages

A friendly family-run inn, ideal for foodies and dog-walkers who love their comforts. Peaceful, remote, but with Sherborne a short drive

Lovely views over the river Anglin from the large windows of this old industrial-like building, once used for honey production on the estate

Elegant Italian style in a sensitively-restored villa with sweeping views over rolling hills and forests

Elegant rooms behind a popular village pub with country walks from the door, and the spectacular Peak District and stately homes nearby

An iconic Cotswold pub, restored to perfection, with a cracking bar, elevated pub food and some super-smart bedrooms in pub and extension

Country house set in a secluded valley in a nature reserve with a pool & walks from the door. The small town of Jabugo is just over the hill

A boutique hotel on the edge of Arcachon Bay. A natural pool, zen gardens, contemporary Eastern-style interiors, and good food await

Gracious hosts pamper guests in their family mansion, with a wellness spa, fire-warmed lounge and four-course meals from a talented chef