A scented garden, delicious local delicacies and those coastal landscapes. This place is a sensory feast

A lake to fish, a terrace for evening sun and a choice of two spaces with a shared pool and games room, a short hop from pretty Auvillar

Remote off-grid cottage 1400 feet above sea level in Northumberland National Park, with incredible night skies

A medieval monastery, stunningly revived, in untouristy, car-free Pisciotta. Sip greco on the terrace; scramble through olives to the sea

Picturesque cottage in the grounds of a grand manor, lovingly and creatively restored by its welcoming English owner

History, tranquillity and genuine warmth in a beautifully restored medieval château, deep in the heart of the countryside

An alpine hotel connected to nature with spa, sauna and swimming pool fed from a natural spring; mountains & lakes to explore, yoga classes, & more

Tucked down a private driveway, this restored 19th-century farm building offers superb breakfasts, well-dressed beds and a beautiful garden

Traditional bedrooms lie under the beams of this fascinating country mansion - a grand, hospitable B&B near St Malo and sand beaches

A romantic cottage for two in the Pentland Hills, with views for miles and your own private garden with a wood-fired hot tub

In a quaint village with a bakery, brasserie and shops, a handsome gîte with a wonderful pool and fashion museum

Charming, simple and elegant B&B with a lovely garden and kind owners in an area renowned for its good wine and food

A comfy cottage for two in the quiet, leafy outskirts of Aix with easy access to the city and a kind, attentive owner nearby

Welcome to the delights of a 15th-century Breton manor house, a meandering river inhabited by otters, and hosts who adore what they do

Your very own château in the Dordogne for big family get-togethers and special celebrations

Two riverside properties with incredible views, for walkers, sailors, dogs... and self-caterers who aim to be spoiled rotten

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

A warm and colourful B&B with generous owners, elegant bedrooms and an outdoor pool, in the heart of a pretty town near Toulouse