Families and walkers will be happy at this unfussy seaside retreat with beaches down the road and coastal paths right by your door

A 200-year-old quintessential Umbrian farmhouse with pool, immersed in nature and with no immediate neighbours for lazy, peaceful days

A traditional stone bergerie high on a hill and surrounded by woods with east-facing views over the valley for stunning sunrises

Charming 15th-century farmhouse near Montrésor and Loches with immense lawns, orchards and a fabulous pool

Smart, spacious house for 12 with great views over the family vineyard - arrange a tasting, walk the Cotswold Way, cycle the canal towpath

A sweet, very private-feeling annexe in the glorious South Hams with your own west-facing garden

A very pretty old coach house in a south London garden – perfect for a couple or a family. Friendly owners live across the courtyard

A timbered, fire-warmed village farmhouse, home-grown dinners, delightfully French hosts. Deliciously authentic, generous and calm

Head inland for grand walking or to the glorious coast from this very pretty cottage with a private garden, suitable and safe for dogs

Cosy bolthole for two in a tiny hamlet next to a river and pub; walk the hills or spend the day at the unspoiled coast

Come for super ridgeway walks and explore charming towns and villages from this pretty 18th-century cottage in the Chalke Valley

Comfort, warmth and thoughtful breakfasts at this informal, friendly B&B, sitting in a lush spot between the mountains and the sea

An important spot for this grand 19th-century château on the banks of the Loire, steeped in history and with kind, erudite owners

A classic French beauty of a place; home to an engaging young family who love to entertain and look after you with great care

An elegant manor house with pretty bedrooms, pool and large grounds. Nathalie looks after you with ease and sets you up with big breakfasts

Your own cottage on a wine estate in a very beautiful part of the South Downs, famed for world-class sparkling wines

Come for hearty Lakeland adventures, pretty towns and villages, and a rather special stay in this warm and welcoming country inn

Elegant house with sprawling gardens and space for family and friends, within walking distance of the coast