We pick five of the best luxury B&Bs, each offering something just a little bit different.

Coopershill House, Riverstown, Co Sligo, Ireland

Five hundred acres of tranquility surround Coopershill House, an elegant Georgian mansion in Ireland's Co Sligo.  Wildlife abounds in the grounds, and peacocks strut their stuff across the landscaped lawns.

The house is filled with 18th century antiques and among the en-suite rooms are luxurious four poster beds and a free-standing rolltop bath.  Enjoy delicious Irish breakfasts, sumptuous 5-course candle-lit dinners served with a wide choice of wines, using family silver and crystal glassware.

In the grounds, a tennis court, croquet lawn and woodland walks provide a relaxing way to enjoy your stay, while indoors a ¾-size snooker table can add some fun to a rainy evening.

Address:  Coopershill House, Riverstown, Co Sligo, Ireland

The Corkscrew Inn, Kitsilano, Vancouver, Canada

A luxurious five-star (5 diamond) bed and breakfast, the Corkscrew Inn offers guests a home-away- from-home, easy access to sports facilities, Vancouver's shops and restaurants and to a sandy Pacific Ocean beach.  Rooms feature en-suite bathroom, antique furnishings and modern facilities such as cable television and high-speed Internet access.  Some also have their own fireplace or soaker tub.

In keeping with its name, corkscrews feature prominently here.  In fact the Corkscrew Inn's owners are dedicated to these handy gadgets, having put together one of the largest collections in the world.  An on-site museum displays a diverse array of corkscrews, as well as antique items used in wine production and consumption.

Address:  The Corkscrew Inn, 2735 West 2nd Avenue, Vancouver, B.C., Canada V6K 1K2

Arthurs Superb Views, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia

Located at 1000ft above sea level on Melbourne's Mornington Peninsula, Arthurs Views luxury five-star (5 diamond UK) B&B is the ultimate hideaway.

Beautiful things come in small packages, and with just three accommodation suites, each with its own two-person spa and private balcony overlooking the dramatic sweep of Port Phillip Bay, guests here find an ideal intimate retreat for a romantic break.  Packages including massage treatments are also offered.  

Breakfast fit for a king is served to guests of the Koala and Kookaburra suites, while the self-contained Rosella suite is provided with breakfast provisions.

Address: Arthurs Superb Views Luxury Bed & Breakfast, 10 Nestle Court, Arthurs Seat, VIC, 3196, Australia