This small hotel with pool has elegant communal spaces, spoiling bedrooms, kind staff, delicious food and panoramic mountain views

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

A 17th-century stone mansion within the ancient walls of Avignon. Walk to cafes, watch the shows at the Festival, chat with convivial hosts

Charming, simple and elegant B&B with a lovely garden and kind owners in an area renowned for its good wine and food

Sweep along the gravel drive through lawns and specimen trees to this elegant manor house with 17th-century roots

Built in 1518 to gaze across the Loire to Amboise and decorated with discreet elegance and respect for its history. Guests love it

In a profoundly peaceful spot between arty St Ives and stunning Marazion, a hideaway for two surrounded by gardens and parkland

Come to stay in a lovely old house surrounded by an important garden created by three generations of brilliant women gardeners

An incredible living museum, dedicated to the history of Sicily and the arts. Stay in the main house or in a cottage in the fecund garden

On a magical peninsular in west Galloway, land of sea and cows, 2 stylish cottages & a farmhouse perfect for nature-loving families...

Traditional house in a rural part of the Algarve with a spectacular garden, a pool and a tennis court, and restaurants a short stroll

Starry skies, wild beauty and total peace are yours in these sustainable, solar-powered eco-lodges

Elegant country château with a family feel, for big groups with or without children, and those who seek inspiration

Unwind here in the rolling hills with the river bustling along, your own secluded garden and an unpretentious cottage full of character

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

A grand-looking stone building with fabulous views across the Derwent Valley from the terrace and garden – find quirky rooms and great food

A beautifully restored cottage and extra wing for 3 - 4 on Bodmin Moor for families, outdoor types and lovers of real countryside – dogs can come too

Light-filled retreat full of character and vintage finds, with sparkling wine, cider and farm-fresh produce on your doorstep