An 18th-century townhouse restored with flair by former restauranteurs: come for colour, comfort and sublime dining

A small, quirky country house hotel with lovely staff, pretty rooms and heavenly food served in a pillared dining room

Elegantly restored mariner’s cottage with tasteful interiors and sweeping, uninterrupted views over the ever-changing estuary

In the heart of a pretty village next to a picturesque stream, your elegant B&B is a haven of peace and quiet. La Rochelle is close

On its own wooded estate, a special manor house of character. Art on the walls, gardens to romp in, super views and wonderful countryside

On a sleepy hillside near Noto, the peace is profound at this country estate set in a modern property with a spa, gym and generous suites

Gorgeous scenic views from this relaxed and friendly B&B tucked in a tiny hamlet in the Dordogne near Bergerac

Immersed in nature, high in the magnificent Cheviot Hills, this wooden-clad off-grid cottage has sleek, modern interiors and grand views

Come to a gorgeous bolthole, just for two, in a sleepy riverside village with the delights of the Corrèze at your feet

A really well thought-out escape for a small family with children. A big garden, pool, petanque court and play barn for indoor fun

An unbelievably stunning setting for this renovated 15th-century villa with garden on a hillside overlooking the famed Florence skyline

Get to know Lisbon with ease from this generous and comfortable townhouse hotel bang in the middle of the city centre

Magical for nature lovers, with wraparound views to the coastline of Skye. Inside: warmth, luxury and not a whisper from the wildest gale

An entire literary estate on the Brittany coast, with a trio of restored houses, fabulous gardens and a private path to the beach

A cosy bolthole on a scenic estate with red kites soaring overhead and views to Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) - the walking is sublime

An exquisite Provençal home for a large party, hidden behind grand gates in a small village surrounded by the pine-scented Alpilles

Victorian almshouse with architectural pedigree, sweeping countryside views and easy access to charming local towns

A lovely little bolthole to return to after days out exploring pretty Cotswold villages and walking in an AONB straight from the door