An eco B&B (minus hair shirt) in the stunning Meon Valley surrounded by woodland and wildlife - a Sawday's Community Champion

Come for a pretty village in fabulous walking country, delicious estate-sourced food, friendly staff and very comfortable bedrooms

Just minutes from Bath is this enchanting space. Grand walking, a very rural feel, lovely views and a warm welcome for 2-4 plus your dog

After a bountiful breakfast of Loch Fyne kippers and homemade scones, head for Oban, gateway to the isles. Return to a dram by the fire

5 minutes from the Vatican in a tall palazzo above the British school. Owners share local tips, serve bakery-fresh breakfasts on the terrace

Find good taste, peacefulness and warm hospitality, steps away from the car-free Via Toledo, in the heart of the city

High in Ávila's unspoilt nature is this stylish, eco-brilliant family hotel: mountains, massages, pool, organic dinners...a special escape

A lovely modern Provençal house, light and welcoming, in a valley of vineyards and forest, tucked peacefully away from the coast

Rural French heaven at this lovely farm within four hectares. Natural materials, neutral colours and a lavender-lined pool all to yourselves

A wonderful place to stay whether you enjoy golf or not, with big skies, sea views, sumptuous bedrooms, delicious food and attentive staff

Come for sea air, independent shops, great places to eat and this quirky cottage with plenty of room and a sunny walled garden

Country house in five acres of beautiful gardens, orchard and woodland – a relaxed, friendly place with super walks all around you

Live like a local. Art lovers, book lovers and walkers will be happy here above an art gallery in the centre of town

Come for one of the most beautiful villages in the Welland Valley and this charming hotel with peaceful, elegant rooms and lovely food

Great design along with much comfort and warmth an hour from Inverness airport, but a world away from the city and with stunning views

Simple country cottage living on a working organic farm. Bring your hiking boots or bikes, stride out from the door

Come for a village feel, rural peace and boundless Portuguese countryside at this charming whitewashed home with a super terrace with views