An exquisite, serene B&B with sweeping views, tucked between hills, vineyards and meadows and the ancient remains of a Benedictine abbey

If you need a great place in which to relax and don’t want to pay too much for it, try these excellent suites, which spoil you all the way

Stay just two kilometres from Siena's medieval gates with views over vineyards, lovely interiors, good food and pleasant gardens

Popular with families, this Glen of Rannoch mountain-view cottage with a homely atmosphere is a cheerful place to stay year-round

Beautiful cottages, donkey rides, a popular pool and restaurants to walk to. Dutch Peter knows all the walks in this heavenly valley!

Magnificent views unfold over the glittering sea towards the Cap d'Antibes from this elegant 1750 manor filled with much art and history

Perfect luxury in deepest Normandy: gorgeous gardens, a heavenly pool, and interiors worthy of an art gallery

For lovers of tranquillity and simple pleasures with a private pool, tennis court, stunning views and forty acres to explore

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

Down a track with a delightfully remote feel but near to the coast and with good walking and cycling; views out to sea are awesome

Lovingly renovated farmhouse amid vines and sunflowers, deep in the Charente countryside - small pool in garden, beaches 45 minutes away.

Deep in the Wye Valley you’ll find wild swimming, kayaking and down-time. This cottage is a spacious yet cosy base for any adventure

A restful space with a pretty garden in a quiet Derbyshire village - the pub a short stroll away and Chatsworth near

Treat yourself to a bit of a rest with the one you love at this dreamy gîte in glorious countryside, with pool, garden and gorgeous walks

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

Good looking barn conversion for sociable gatherings on an organic farm – meet the animals, take a day trip, go walking

A mid 1800s converted farmhouse and a cottage in a quiet hamlet with private gardens and lovely grounds, just 15 minutes from the coast

A welcoming, warming inn for locals and visitors alike with a blazing log fire, excellent local and seasonal food and proper Devon ales