Stay with a wonderful couple passionate about good food, in beautiful Welsh countryside ripe for walks, bikes, fishing, canoeing...

Light, airy rooms for couples in an Asturian villa - home-baked breads, organic dinners and lovely country walks, 40 minutes from coast

Sailing, walking, cycling and birdwatching near Burnham Market and sea. Find friendly hosts and a lovely sheltered garden to wander at will

A neat white cottage with thick walls and bags of comfort in Mortehoe. Walk the coastal path, surf the beaches, eat the catch of the day

Breathtaking views, coastal walks, wildflowers and pretty beaches. Return to a garden with a tropical feel, helpful hosts and sunny rooms

Stylish eco-friendly rebuild of an old farmhouse. Open stable door, light floods in, Aga & wood-burners keep you toasty. Delicious food too!

On the east flank of the Pennines, a snug cottage attached to a listed Georgian farmhouse. Perfect for a country-loving couple or family

Sinful breakfasts, snuggly beds and glorious country views – a spoiling base for Cotswolds walks in a pretty village with good pubs

Ask your hosts about the golden ratio used to build this castle, evident in its original rock-face pool and its huge, uncluttered rooms

Lovely bird and wildlife filled gardens, open fires, hill walks... A tranquil retreat for all ages near the sandy beaches of Galloway

Independence in your own garden retreat - star gaze out by the fire baskets, sign up for a creative course, cycle the Somerset Levels

Discover warmth, tranquillity and wonderful breakfasts behind the handsome old door of this luxurious small hotel in Lucca

A boon for nature lovers: ride or hike through the breathtaking landscape of Andalucia's National Park. Head back to the heated pool; BBQ supper

Light-filled, simply furnished - great family kitchen - next to a woodland playground, this barn is a treat for outdoorsy families

A peaceful retreat for families in a wooded valley, barbecues and outdoor eating, fields to wander, streams to splash in, and wide beaches

Independence in your own barn... eclectic mix of rustic, traditional and quirky: a charming, relaxing place to stay with walks from the door

Rural bliss deep in the woods, but close to coast. Vintage china, modern art, a wood-burner, fresh bedrooms and a super garden to roam

Sweet little Bothy for a couple or family set in gorgeous gardens with lake, boathouse and island. Dip your toes in owners' indoor pool...