A magical family house with its toes in the water, a beach either side and Padstow’s pretty harbour and restaurants down the road

Within sound of gondoliers, all you would want from a luxury hotel in an intimate palazzo of real Venetian pedigree…hard to believe it’s B&B

A luxurious eco-retreat plus extra room in the Space Conker in private woodland with breathtaking views to the Chaîne des Aravis and Mont Blanc

An elegant house with ancient roots and a shimmering pool – explore the Charente countryside, drive to lovely Angoulême

Lots of space and much to do for families and friends: it’s a short walk to Lee Bay, the coastal path or the village pub

A magical medieval castello, gloriously gothic with tower, moat and ghost, fit for a Shakespearian play.

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

Attractive country barn - great for two families sharing, for river trips, for playing in the pool, for running free

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

Come for a spot of pampering and seriously good food at this smart townhouse B&B with spa, garden and pool in the heart of Abbeville

A big, beamed contemporary barn filled with light and surrounded by unspoilt countryside for a romantic retreat.

Come to restore your soul, be immersed in nature, wander paths in the lovely grounds and make memories with family or friends

There's a pared-back unforced elegance to this stone barn sitting quietly in its own grounds beside a cobbled courtyard awash with roses

Log fires smoulder, rooms are comfortable, the food is delicious and there's bags of character at this old village pub – once a cider house

10 minutes from La Rochelle, a place of peace and style. From scrumptious breakfasts to a splash in the pool, your hosts are eager to please

A beautiful little collection of trulli near the Valle d’Itria – restored with flair and with gardens, woods and pool

Come to stay in a lovely old house surrounded by an important garden created by three generations of brilliant women gardeners

Up in the Cévennes, this big, beautiful family house has superb views, a fine kitchen, lots of space and masses to do and see