Contemporary barn with bags of creative, natural style. Sociable open-plan kitchen, wood fire, suntrap terrace and a rambling garden

Trees border the lane leading to this rambling, oh-so-English country home and garden with friendly owners

Sensational mountain views from your elevated villa surrounded by nature, just 20 minutes from charming Cotignac

A spacious and sumptuous Edinburgh B&B, with a warm, intimate feel. Great breakfasts, great value and close to Old Town

Tranquil countryside retreat with a wellness area and swimming pool; book a yoga session, visit vineyards and local food producers

The gentle deep-tread stairs, as befits a grand house, lead to a vast bedroom with vineyard views - on the top floor but worth every step

A grown-up escape for a couple or small group of friends hidden in a verdant valley in the Dordogne – charming, lively village nearby

You’ll feel like you’re staying at a sophisticated hotel near the Taj Mahal but this is a smart town in Berkshire. The gin menu is superb

Relaxed B&B in a sleepy country village, with big rooms, a Michelin-starred restaurant and a swimming pool at the bottom of the garden

Burrowed into the olive groves of the lush Valle d’Itria, a restored masseria with five trulli, swimming pools and lovely views

Pretty stone farmhouse with a large lawn and lovely pool. On the edge of a hamlet surrounded by fields of vines

Everything you need is here: a wood-burner for winter, a pool and spacious terraces for summer, and peace and beauty all year round

Much opulence here and a fun atmosphere with friendly staff and a pastry chef who creates something amazing for breakfast each day

Charming cottage for two in Grasmere – mountains galore, Wordsworth's museum and home, and a bustling village to explore

A retreat in the tranquil Charente. The arrival is magical: up a long drive with the château dominating the hillside

A village bolthole in a fertile valley, the air scented with orange and lemon blossom. It’s a quiet, grown-up sort of place

A renovated milking parlour for four on a smallholding deep in undulating countryside – English hosts cook supper on Sundays

Horses grazing outside, a private wing to yourself and thoughtful little touches in a historic country estate