A destination for epicurians who also want exquisite surroundings and comfortable bedrooms. A charming garden too with a very French feel

Tucked down a high-hedged lane on a 60-acre farm with stunning views of the unspoilt Exe valley

Family-friendly hotel on Ullswater with a pool and a variety of bedrooms, some super-cool - swim in the lake, walk in the hills, eat well

In truffle, lavender and olive oil country, a dreamy wine château with terraced gardens, run by hosts whose happiness is infectious

Rustic riverside traditional stone cottage in the heart of Snowdonia a great base to discover this beautiful corner of North Wales

A 17th-century Westmorland barn, fully renovated with a roomy living space and west-facing garden with views of High Street and Blencathra

Surrounded by woodland and wildlife, this elegant villa with majestic views over the Sibillini mountains is the perfect peaceful retreat

For Cotswolds, comfort and antique-lovers – a flagstoned old bar, open fires, a grown-up restaurant, bedrooms with gorgeous garden views

A very comfortable bolthole in pretty countryside with ample opportunity for outdoor pursuits – fishing, golf, tennis, cycling and walking

The Renard famille share their impressive local knowledge, and make you feel at home and cared for in their charming small hotel

A lovely eco barn - your home from home; come for walks on the North Yorks Moors, world class cycling and cosy evenings by the wood-burner

Extraordinary: gourmet food, attentive hosts, a rooftop pool. Wine-taste your way through bucolic Burgundy between Auxerre and Dijon

A cluster of traditional farm buildings making up three holiday cottages in very attractive grounds with fruit trees, meadows and woodland

A three-storey terraced house, niftily restored and sitting beside the river with wonderful views over many colourful boats to Kingswear

A cheery farmhouse conversion for groups outside a village in a non-touristy part of Italy, close to scenic trails and medieval villages

Big, beautiful Moorish-style villa for parties of up to 10, near mountains, coast and Granada. The rooftop views are jaw-dropping…

A light and bright converted milking parlour in a rural idyll with a BBQ hut, a spa overlooked by horses and a shared hot tub