A lovely spot in an AONB for this bright and airy converted barn, one of four round a gravelled courtyard on a 600-acre estate

Peaceful Basque farmhouse turned smart country B&B, only 20 minutes from restaurants and museums in Bilbao and unspoiled sandy beaches

Families and walkers will be happy at this unfussy seaside retreat with beaches down the road and coastal paths right by your door

Everything you need is here: a wood-burner for winter, a pool and spacious terraces for summer, and peace and beauty all year round

Feel very private in this light and bright B&B room with your own patio and pleasing views over garden and countryside

A sweet, very private-feeling annexe in the glorious South Hams with your own west-facing garden

Come for a delightful sojourn in this old baronial villa with historic winery, gorgeous guest rooms, a wellness area and infinity pool

Lose yourselves in this picturesque castle, magical with its luxurious rooms and timeless atmosphere. Count and Countess are brilliant hosts

Remote barn in the middle of Northumberland National Park with views for miles, wonderful walking trails and clear starry skies

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

Lovely views over the river Anglin from the large windows of this old industrial-like building, once used for honey production on the estate

A handsome château filled with intrigue and interest on the edge of a Bastide town in Landes. Your charming host looks after you with aplomb

Great owners, beautiful Interiors, delicious food, modern art, an open fire and an iPad in the dining room! Enjoy coastal walks and views...

A cool little inn lost in beautiful hills, child- and dog-friendly, with happy staff and award-winning food

Plenty of restful, comfortable space indoors and out in the Mediterranean garden with its courtyard pool – restaurants to walk to

A big old house with a lovely pool, surrounded by ancient olives just 3kms from the sea and deep in the heart of Bandol wine country

A romantic and very comfortable retreat in a smartly converted dairy with a pretty garden, close to the South Downs

Simple but stylishly furnished village house, terrific hill-top views, low-impact design, organic cooking and a hot tub; utterly peaceful