A stylish base for those who want to explore the beautiful north - expect good food, stylish interiors and a pretty market town

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

Ease through a beautiful wrought iron gate to a courtyard and an elegant 1700s creamy stone holiday house, part of the château estate

Historic pub with immaculate new bedrooms and a happy atmosphere. A waterside terrace for summer, blazing open fires for winter

Off a courtyard with cottages, a deliciously restored corn mill with a range-cosy family kitchen and art on the walls - near sweet Solva

In a mellowstone village with a jolly pub, a super raftered barn with generous touches. Friendly owners next door know the Cotswolds well...

A peaceful setting among plane trees and oleander for this traditional mas with separate apartments and a gypsy caravan, pool and gardens

Bask in the beautiful Basque country at this friendly B&B in the village, with family-run restaurant for delicious suppers

This stylish little art-filled inn has comfortable rooms, is surrounded by good walking countryside and serves delicious food – rest here

Fall in love with this riverside village, lost in a valley in lower Normandy, and this sunny house for couples or families

The North York Moors National Park is on the doorstep of this friendly B&B with glorious views, generous breakfasts and kind hosts

A stroll from the village, this comfy house in its terraced garden comes with a keen-cook's kitchen, a generous terrace and pool

Beautiful Noto is 4 miles from the Ionian Sea, and this creative renovation, with lush garden, stands above the throng. Heaven in Sicily

Laid-back, relaxed atmosphere meets stylish elegance; this old mill conversion is delightful. There are views, a pool and wonderful food

Such lovely views from this light-filled flat, built in the 19th century – curl up with a book and gaze out to sea

Sympathetically restored barn in the heart of the Welsh countryside, nature lovers and walkers will find it paradise

A happy guest told us, ‘A marvellous way to see a beautiful château and this is probably the best that we have stayed in’

A tucked-away and peaceful retreat from which to explore the beautiful Dordogne or simply to unwind and recharge