On the peaceful banks of the Loire near Blois, an elegant house with a hot spring in the garden and Muriel's flowers and fabrics within

A pleasure to stay in such a dreamy château surrounded by a beautiful terrace, elegant gardens and parkland, a lake, river and waterfall

Three airy gîtes set in 300 acres of vineyard and gardens. A welcoming base for exploring the marvellous Minervois – 15km from Carcassonne

A sustainably-designed small, family-run eco hotel within a nature park by the sea in stunning Basque country. Great food too

Award-winning Aga-cooked breakfasts, scented candles, gorgeous beds... Come for a break from clock-watching and a spot of Shropshire air

A big, homely farmhouse on the Umbria/Tuscany border for family holidays filled with sunshine, outdoor frolics and good food

Classic Italian villa with sweeping views to the coast - the perfect base to explore Puglia’s many treasures

Come for a bright and breezy cottage with a little courtyard garden, a fine foodie pub on your doorstep and sandy beaches just minutes away

Thatched crofter’s cottage with comfortable, peaceful bedrooms. Tea and cake on arrival, walks up Bredon Hill and the Cotswolds to explore

A super-relaxed B&B near mountains & rivers with a friendly host, wood-burners in your bedroom, BBQ in the garden & a stargazing fire pit

Fabulous bakes and hot waffles at breakfast, green fields all around and Normandy steeped in history. Great for foodies and historians

Escape to this cosy, restful cottage - a stroll from the village pub, close to the coast - for birders, walkers and loafers, and their dogs

A converted old granary next to a traditional Welsh longhouse in a deeply rural setting for unfussy nature lovers

Historic fisherman’s cottage in a seaside town between Mousehole and Penzance, close to good restaurants, shops and the coastal path

Slow down! Swim, soak in the jacuzzi, taste Campanian cuisine and wine, explore the national park, pop to Agropoli's beaches...be pampered

In tranquil Borgomaro, a wonderful hotel spread across three old buildings. Stylish rooms, a tempting pool and delicious Italian breakfasts…

Four stylish Andalusian retreats surrounded by olive groves and almond trees, and a restaurant for wonderful, seasonal food