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

A sculptor's studio, flooded with light, converted into a restful holiday home surrounded by glorious countryside, near Totnes

A lovely old cottage in the grounds of a Provençal mas with a delightful private courtyard, use of a large pool and a magnificent garden

You are treated like nobility in this gorgeous Manoir, enveloped by the towering cliffs and Aurélia and Julien's generous hospitality

Feel like a film star in this fun, 50s-inspired former chapel with its own record collection; walk to the coast path or the friendly local

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

Two peaceful spaces in a beautiful garden with a morning concert from the birds and a terrace for magical outdoor meals

Very private and comfortable rooms with their own entrances at this generous B&B with glorious gardens and views to the Black Mountains

Grand stone house set in tranquil parkland with a pool, potager and plenty of space for groups. Chickens and charm included

A surprisingly roomy interior for this pretty chocolate-box cottage in the middle of the village, just a ten-minute walk from Lulworth Cove

A period manor and pretty rooms in old stables: a quiet base for Pas-de-Calais and Picardie. Madame loves the house, animals, story-telling

Guarded by high gates is a spacious oasis on the edge of the village, full of friendliness and charm, perfect for walking, cycling, markets

Serious art, lovely lighting, great sound system and a fat wood-burner belting out the heat at this super place for families or friends

Up the drive flanked by grazing horses, to a warm welcome from the housekeeper and a great fire in the hall. Perfect for family gatherings

An old chapel, smartly and sustainably converted, with a hot tub to soothe tired limbs after country walks through fells and dales

A fairytale château with ancient roots, now beautifully renovated with lovely bedrooms, terrace, garden and ponds for gracious living

A historic Cornish farmhouse, sitting pretty in its own land at the side of a valley, with comfortable bedrooms and an independent feel

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