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

An elegant French château brimming with antiques and surrounded by landscaped lawns. Enjoy convivial dinners with the perfect host

A beautiful villa, a cottage, sea cabin and studio on the sunny side of the harbour and a stroll from beaches. Faultless finds!

A handsome house with breath-taking mountain views: perfect for summer holidays and walking in spring and autumn

Smart apartments set in a château with landscaped gardens, a lake and a small spa; the town centre and a wild beach are an easy stroll away

Inside, a grand cathedral ceiling, outside, wisteria-covered terrace and pretty pool. Atlantic sands, Cognac and La Rochelle are in reach

A beautifully-restored old cow shed, light and airy, floating over a wildflower meadow in spring and summer. 20 mins from the Jurassic Coast

Creative dinners, a sparkling pool and views of the Morainic Hills at a laid-back agriturismo close to Lake Garda and Verona

A delightful Arts & Crafts lodge house on a lovely estate sitting in a dramatic setting on the western flank of the Malvern Hills

There's a lovely relaxed feel to this rather grand house, garden, ponds and orangery. Ashley and Amanda are easy-going hosts

Feel at ease in a lovely old townhouse filled with pictures and personality where you'll be looked after royally by delightful Leonardo

A lovely old 19th-century inn by the sea with hand-pumped ales, fresh local and seasonal food and spoiling bedrooms, some with sea views

An 18th-century coaching inn wrapped in countryside now a relaxed pub with rooms serving excellent food and drink with 16 inviting bedrooms

Peaceful, traditional country house just 2 miles from central Dorking. Relaxed hosts, good food, beautiful gardens, walks galore - a retreat

A rarity, a smart little eco-hotel in the middle of Palermo with a roof terrace – a nifty base for exploring the delights of the city

A beautiful small hotel lost in a magical Lakeland setting – expect big views, fine walking, comfy rooms and delicious food

Cosy rooms and an infinity pool on a wine estate dating from 1877; feast on country-style breakfasts and tour the historic cellars

A pool, pines, and hosts that give you figs from their garden! Stroll to a pizzeria through the olive groves, return to 2 lovely apartments