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

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

A scented garden, delicious local delicacies and those coastal landscapes. This place is a sensory feast

Comfortable redbrick cottage with views on the Heydon Hall estate. It’s delightfully rural, yet close to Reepham for pubs and shops

Sustainably built Suffolk retreat with plenty of space for friends and family to properly unwind - a steam room seals the deal

A 15th-century courtyard hides a petite contemporary apartment – a fabulous base from which to explore the city and all its treasures

Old beams and rich history: a dramatic setting for fireside chats, superb breakfasts (home-reared, baked, grown) - and Midsomer Murders

Charming manor house B&B, packed with character, interest and history, sitting in extensive gardens and with elegant bedrooms

A 19th-century bothy in remote, rugged countryside on the edge of the Cairngorms, for walkers, birders and seekers of peace

A striking 19th-century landmark deep in ancient woodland, reborn as a pub with beautifully restored rooms just a short hop from London

A 17th-century townhouse sitting on a quiet side street with lots of original features and a west-facing patio screened by vines and lemons

Cottages, rooms and apartments on an historic 18th-century family estate with gorgeous gardens, a shared pool and a view-filled terrace

A romantic cottage for two in the Pentland Hills, with views for miles and your own private garden with a wood-fired hot tub

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

In a quiet, ancient country town – outdoor breakfasts and indoor style: trompe l’oeil decorations, frescoes, vaulted panelled ceilings

If you want to come to Venice as an open-hearted traveller rather than a tourist then this is the place for you - just walk to everything

Two restored mill buildings in the serene French countryside, with river views and artful interiors – a peaceful self-catering escape

Overlooking Menton and the Mediterranean, this lofty apartment in a grand Belle Époque palace is perfectly placed to explore the Riviera