Lodge and gardens – superbly designed, immaculate, fresh, eco friendly – rest in unspoilt Picardy. Anglo-French hosts take turns to cook

An elegant 1890 home for 8 in vibrant Bembridge for birdwatching, beaches and wildlife, with hot tub and extra beds for overflow guests

Rustic, sophisticated, relaxed, charming… ancient Follonico is all these things, and gazes on the loveliest hills in Tuscany

Four family-friendly self-catering casitas and an original cortijo in wildlife-rich acres near the sandy Costa de la Luz

Elegant Regency rectory full of charm, with walks in all directions, views to gaze at and kind, generous hosts. A rare place

Charming, laid-back B&B in the foothills of the Algarve. All you hear are the birds, yet the beaches are a ten-minute drive

Come for pristine beaches, long walks to Barbate, sea views, whale watching trips and serene suites

Beautiful B&B in idyllic setting, with natural salt water pool and plenty of relaxed communal spaces

A deliciously rural stone house with charmingly simple rustic-chic interiors and saline pool - an hour from Perugia

A thatched farmhouse only just over the channel near Rouen that’s well hidden in lush gardens, but worth finding for the gourmet food alone

A converted 19th-century church in the Northumberland National Park with beautiful stained-glass windows and a restored tower

A handsome little château perched on the edge of a verdant valley, with wonderful views, lots of space and a rambling garden

Enjoy the wine festival, cycling and hiking in spring and early summer, the truffles in November, and warm hospitality all year round

A historic Cornish farmhouse, sitting pretty in its own land at the side of a valley, with comfortable bedrooms and an independent feel

You will fall in love with this very special Tuscan agriturismo between the mountains and sea: peace and simplicity prevail

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

An artistic escape with a stunning kitchen in sleepy, gastronomic Lot – stroll to the village market and feast on local produce

Up, up and away to this stunning cottage perched 1400 feet high in the National Park with big skies, grand walks and much comfort indoors