Style, comfort and tranquillity combine in a lovely B&B near Bergerac. Sleep in elegant four-poster beds, breakfast on the sunny terrace…

Part of the original Wensleydale creamery overlooking the river, with bustling Hawes and great walking country right on your doorstep

Smart cottage perched on a hill above Broadway with a music room and a hot tub in the pretty Cotswolds

Few inns can rival the scale or history of this one. Dogs doze by the inglenook, food is sourced from local suppliers, bedrooms are gorgeous

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

A charming B&B in south Sardinia, near Cagliari: circled by palms and cypresses, overlooking sweet-smelling lemon & orange groves. Bliss

There’s a Tuscan feel to this lovely, family-friendly place – walk to the sound of cicadas, stargaze, visit vineyards, markets and castles

A smart launch pad for visiting all things Champagne-related and Reims with its enchanting cathedral. All is cosy, luxurious...

Just one hour from London, this remarkable house sits on a unique family-owned Nature Reserve on the Isle of Sheppey

A charming house in a lush green setting, secluded and quiet and with stunning views of the Tramuntana mountains and Fornalutx village

Come for home-baked bread, eggs from the hens, arrays of fresh fruit, and fabulous river views... your hosts do lovely B&B

Wonderful hosts at this traditional, upbeat B&B, where imaginative breakfasts set you up for glorious hikes in Eyri (Snowdonia)

In a commanding position surrounded by private land, this old manor house is excellently equipped and ideal for a big family holiday

You're overlooking the main square in medieval Umbertide from this cosy, second-floor apartment, so you'll feel very much like a local

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

A light larch-clad space for lovers, or a retreat for walkers and writers in pretty Orford, once a medieval sea port but now on the river

A handsome little château perched on the edge of a verdant valley, with wonderful views, lots of space and a rambling garden

A very generous amount of space in this beautifully restored annexe with heated pool and outstanding views over the East Devon AONB