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

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

Beautiful, and with a delightfully rambling garden, this early 16th-century manor has bags of room for happy days with family or friends

Designed with style and comfort, peaceful, sophisticated and serene with countryside views. And you have your own lovely pool

A light-filled B&B packed with family memories and heirlooms in a small hamlet tucked into the foothills of the Dolomites

A cosy and relaxing village inn in the heart of the unspoilt Ebble Valley (wonderful for walkers) with fresh bedrooms and excellent food

A 15th-century hotel and spa with beamed lounges and two restaurants, standing proudly on the high street

Created around a Georgian house, with lake, woodland and fields, this hotel and members' club offers great food, fresh air and much comfort

All the luxuries that make a B&B very special - wonderful food, smart rooms and a garden replete with pool, orchard, tennis and lake

A newly-renovated barn in a picturesque Cotswold village with an enclosed front garden and the river Eye at the bottom of the drive

Remote wartime research station turned stylish retreat with knockout views, wild walks and a front-row seat to the weather

Charming trulli apartments promise rustic comfort and panoramic views (horses too). Perfectly placed for exploring the area

Elegant, calm, charming B&B in a 12th-century house surrounded by fields, quiet country roads and vibrant little villages

Such a special place, right on the historic Georgian quay – a cosy, friendly place with dogs, children and families welcome in all parts

A delightful holiday home for a big family or group of close friends. Children and dogs can charge about safely, you can unwind completely

Dreamy, divine and close to Borghetto, a romantic escape for nature lovers, city folk... with swans, geese, herons and frog chorus

A converted stable on a peaceful farm surrounded by acres of countryside - a Sawday's Community Champion

Up, up and away to this stunning cottage perched 1400 feet high in the National Park with big skies, grand walks and much comfort indoors