The views take your breath away, the breakfasts are beautiful, and you feel like you're staying in the home of dear friends

A lovely big old farmhouse for gatherings of friends and family with your own indoor pool, sauna, gym and jacuzzi

Rustic charm meets modern comfort in peaceful Devon hideaway set in acres of wild meadows and ancient orchards, with glorious swimming pool

Three simple, traditional apartments in an ancient convent building with a beautiful botanical garden in the heart of the historic centre

A cottage in a conservation village with logs in the burner, sloe gin on the table, and a good dining pub you can walk to

This stylish B&B is foodie heaven. Its eclectic, multicultural menu - and décor to match - make for a special getaway to the Cornish coast

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

A wonderful country house, a unique wine story, very luxurious rooms and suites, a spa, infinity pool and restaurant

This lovely, beamy, uncluttered Tuscan farmhouse with separate apartment is an elegant lodging on a vast fruitful estate with pool, and lovely owners

In the heart of the East Sussex countryside, a fun community inn, with rustic-historic bedrooms, scrumptious food, and a great welcome for dogs

It's quiet among the lavender plants... bees humming, sun shining. Splash in the shared pool, visit lovely villages, taste local wines

A beautifully renovated getaway set in glorious countryside near the Lakes. Strike out on walks from the door, relax in the woodland garden

Come for stunning views down to the bay of La Herradura and this traditional, family-focused 1990s house on three floors

A Cotswolds hideaway in a cottage on a farm, with space to roam for children, and glorious valley views

Four pretty apartments perfect for groups. A natural swimming pool, animals roaming and walking distance from a summer boat to the beaches!

Step through a door in an old wooden gate to discover a courtyard garden on the edge of town close to golden sands

Stay in a celebrated French author’s holiday home, beautifully restored and tucked among pines next to one of Brittany's loveliest bays

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