A gem of a house in a lovely unspoilt village with an intelligent, interesting owner who gives you delicious food and local wines

Immerse yourself in 50 acres of peaceful countryside and the fine pool. Generous owners are on hand, Les Eyzies is just a few minutes' drive

Bags of character within and without at this four-storey village house with rooftop views over the mountains, next to a 12th-century church

Stylish interiors, beautiful rooms, lovely staff and wonderful food – all this in the Forest of Dean with great walking and cycling trails

Next to a glorious National Trust estate, an exceptional barn renovation, a honeymooners’ dream – and Marsden a stroll downhill

Beautifully designed timber cabins in the Black Mountains, right next to a lovely old inn serving good, honest food from their own farm

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

Come for sea air, independent shops, great places to eat and this quirky cottage with plenty of room and a sunny walled garden

Gracious hosts, a mix of 17th-century style and contemporary design with comfort in spades, just minutes from the Rialto Bridge and market

Vast house on an ancient Roman site with big terraced garden and pool. Grand yet homely, with air-con, spa and only 8 km to the city

Proper village pub with much-praised food and cosy rooms; country walks lead from the door and Oxford is half an hour away

A light, bright and contemporary B&B in a quiet spot, with a garden overlooking the sea, the oyster beds and the passing boats

Historic wartime fields, now prime walking country, ring this pub with rooms - come for hearty food, cosy corners and a proper pint

Elegant rooms behind a popular village pub with country walks from the door, and the spectacular Peak District and stately homes nearby

An exceptional villa with four acres of private gardens, high in the mountains and with stunning views over Lake Como - the perfect oasis

Comfortable bolthole for 2–6 in the heart of the city. Shops and restaurants on the doorstep, a short drive from the coast and South Downs

Two lovely cottages sleeping eight for very special holidays with a private beach, acres of land to explore and a welcome hamper of dreams

A sparkling house for two overlooking azure waters, starry skies and Stromboli’s light show - that’ll do nicely grazie