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

Wend your way down steep paths to Durgan beach, explore the magic of Charles’s wonderful garden and feast on Caroline’s super breakfasts

A converted farmhouse set in a large mature garden, well located for exploring the delights of the Lot et Garonne south of the Dordogne

The largest of three secluded cottages that share a gravel courtyard and a beautiful garden with cathedral views

Charmingly rambling, inside and out: blazing fires, riotous patterns, oak panelling, a prolific garden and comfortable antique beds

Escape your cares here, move from terrace to terrace tracking the sun's progress and dive into the sea from your own swimming platform

Enter through an impressive stone arch to discover this 16th-century fortified manor house with a gorgeous communal dining and seating area

In château parkland, 10 minutes from Chinon, find books, beams and open spaces for three renovated houses, a delight for families

An island of oyster farms, salt pans and white beaches, woolly donkeys, countless push-bikes and the odd celeb – we love the Ile de Ré!

A splendid supper à la carte (three courses) is included here, together with airy rooms and sweeping gardens. The Solway Firth is close

Come for the great outdoors. Return to your base - one of two independent cottages secluded in softly rolling Breton countryside

Lovely owners have created this quirky space on their farm; side-by-side al fresco baths make it romantic for two

Bask in the beautiful Basque country at this friendly B&B in the village, with family-run restaurant for delicious suppers

Share an authentic and unpretentious part of Sardinia with generous hosts. Stay in rooms set across three properties, enjoy memorable meals

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

A neatly-converted old farmhouse on a quiet country lane with bright living spaces, heated pool, garden and hot tub just minutes from sandy beaches

Find gilded mirrors, rich brocades, Fragonard toiletries and an unexpected roof terrace at this 6-bedroom guest house near St Mark’s Square

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