A stylish, thoughtful and impressive place for a family holiday, in a dreamy Charentais landscape with the odd sheep to keep you company

Beauty, charm and tranquillity an hour from Florence, on a bio-sensitive farm known for Chianina cattle and white truffles

Immersed in nature, high in the magnificent Cheviot Hills, this wooden-clad off-grid cottage has sleek, modern interiors and grand views

A 15th-century hotel and spa with beamed lounges and two restaurants, standing proudly on the high street

Well-positioned winery for the whole of the Bordeaux region. Or stay put and learn about the Duhamels’ super organic Cotes de Bourg wines

A stunner of a setting for this restored croft house with long views to a sparkling loch and a lively village nearby. Good beaches too

One of the loveliest houses in a very lovely village. Pretty rooms have parquet floors and white walls, the food is a delight

A rustic-chic bolthole with bird's eye views to gaze at from your bedroom and the beautiful garden, tucked in a quaint hamlet in Maremma

Lavender shortbread and baked peaches for breakfast at this most artistic of homes. The courtyard with magnolia and orange trees is lovely

Spacious farmhouse with annexe, great for gatherings with family and friends. Fabulous walks and endless views over the Eglwysbach valley

Leave the car, everything is walkable & buses are practically free. Visit restaurants, vineyards & markets from your lofty village bolthole

A botanical beauty deep in the Loire Valley, this elegant house has history and heart in abundance

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

Your very own château in the Dordogne for big family get-togethers and special celebrations

A very comfortable, pretty cottage, safe for dogs and young children, surrounded by garden and mature woodland on the Badminton Estate

A seaside inn on Babbacombe Bay with views of sea and sky, rooms to feel happy in, a spa and homely, hearty dining

Come for the glorious Peak District and this rural independent pub, with roots in the 12th century, serene bedrooms and toothsome food

An attractive converted stable with covered veranda, private garden and views over rolling countryside, minutes from the coast