You’re wrapped in parkland here and close to the coast, gardens and war memorials. A treat of a stop-over for foodies

A very swish 1610 house, thoroughly refurbished, in the heart of old Chichester with oodles of space and a surprisingly large garden

A handsome Grade II listed pub with rooms in the heart of one of England's best foodie towns

A handsome château filled with intrigue and interest on the edge of a Bastide town in Landes. Your charming host looks after you with aplomb

You’ve got history on your doorstep in this beautiful and serene B&B, with charming gardens and a real sense of style in every room

An artist's house imbued with an understated elegance. Stay for dinner; be charmed by the garden where fruit trees throng, hens loiter

A very much-loved family home full of books, pictures and comfy sofas - all yours for a relaxed and easy-going holiday with a big group

In a chocolate-box village just an hour on the train, and a short hop in a taxi, from London is this foodie inn with pretty bedrooms

A sparkling house for two overlooking azure waters, starry skies and Stromboli’s light show - that’ll do nicely grazie

A special little house, renovated with huge style, filled with beautiful objects and with a delightfully quiet and secluded private garden

Perched on a hilltop in a nature reserve, two lovely places to stay. Hike and beach-hop all day before relaxing in the pool

Nature lovers will be tempted to this gem of a village cottage in the Duddon Valley – a truly peaceful slice of the Lakes

Traditional bedrooms lie under the beams of this fascinating country mansion - a grand, hospitable B&B near St Malo and sand beaches

Steeped in history and romance, with a great big sleigh bed and open fires, is this 14th-century defence tower above the river Tweed

This famous old country house might not come cheap, but where else can you splash out in such decadent style for life’s big celebrations?

A traditional coaching inn dating from the 18th century with good food served in private and public dining rooms on the Wellington Estate

A serene atmosphere prevails in this old Yorkshire stone inn, carefully curated to induce a zen-like calm. You're fed very well too

A lovely, long barn-style conversion with much space, stunning views across the spectacular bay and a secret beach to stroll to