A cosy cottage on a farm down a long winding track, wonderfully rural with footpaths across fields or along the canal

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

The inn is the hub of this thriving village in 'the blue remembered hills' with great food and super rooms - a Sawday's Community Champion

A small hotel with gorgeous interiors, friendly staff, spacious rooms, a proper library, pretty garden and a relaxed, homely feel

The farm is up its own track with wake-up Cheviot views over pine forests and fields of sheep. Luxurious bedrooms, large airy living space

A Renaissance farmhouse in a secret Welsh valley with a stunning garden. Sleep under soaring beams, enjoy peace and warm hospitality

1800s coastal watchtower meets organic farm at a small hotel with a proud restaurateur and sea views from high mezzanine rooms

Dinner fresh from the garden with your creative hosts is an absolute delight. Roam unspoilt countryside, visit châteaux and vineyards galore

Between mountains and coast: come for peace and serenity at this small hotel framed by fragrant gardens and the mighty Sierra Nevada peaks

You get the best of all worlds here. Delicious beds, Provençal soaps, vineyard views, fresh croissants a stroll away…

Elegant historic house set in acres of grounds transports you to a bygone belle époque (with all mod cons)

Come for the gloriously peaceful countryside and this 1700s house and garden, scrupulously renovated and with plenty of space

Sumptuous rooms with Renaissance-inspired art, infinity pool and gardens, just a short drive to Mantua’s historic city centre

An elegant hotel that feels like a well-kept secret, with charming staff, understated rooms and great restaurants a short walk away

Part of the original Wensleydale creamery overlooking the river, with bustling Hawes and great walking country right on your doorstep

Chocolate-box cottages in deepest Normandy, owned by bright young things with a passion for organic cuisine and the good life

Sitting at the end of the estate's private driveway, this sandstone building has grand Italianate columns and comfortable interiors

An exquisitely restored 1850s townhouse, steeped in history, with a sweet garden and within walking distance of the historic centre of Porto