A delightful mix of old and new in a conservation village with a four-acre garden that attracts all the local birds. Guests love it here

Charming manor house B&B, packed with character, interest and history, sitting in extensive gardens and with elegant bedrooms

A stylish timber frame eco build, clad with recycled steel and with an upstairs living space to make the most of the glorious sunsets

Fall in love with this riverside village, lost in a valley in lower Normandy, and this sunny house for couples or families

A snug Snowdonia bolthole arranged around a vast boulder, once home to Victorian artists inspired by the setting. For romantic hikers

A light-filled, modern house with wonderful sea views through vast picture windows stretching all the way to St Kilda on clear days

Starry skies, wild beauty and total peace are yours in these sustainable, solar-powered eco-lodges

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

A boutique hotel on the edge of Arcachon Bay. A natural pool, zen gardens, contemporary Eastern-style interiors, and good food await

A romantic little bolthole with a hot tub on the Penicuik Estate with well-thought-out interiors and dreamy views over pastures and woodland

A peaceful, romantic village escape for couples, plus a babe-in-arms, attached to the welcoming owners' home in the Scottish Borders

Cottages, rooms and apartments on an historic 18th-century family estate with gorgeous gardens, a shared pool and a view-filled terrace

A beautifully converted building, part of an old mill, now a gorgeous place to stay with the stream running through and shared parkland

On a quiet road leading to the sea, this sleepy village pub has been sensitively restored. Enjoy good food, sleep in comfy bedrooms

A super Georgian cottage with its own private garden, very comfortable bedrooms and acres of bird-filled grounds to explore

Come for the glorious Peak District and this rural independent pub, with roots in the 12th century, serene bedrooms and toothsome food

Immerse yourself in sentiment and romance at Valeria’s charming Veronese villa. The walls sing with framed opera programmes and music scores

Sumptuous and pampering with monogrammed sheets and frescoed walls.More for honeymooners and couples than lolly-licking tots