A big, beamed contemporary barn filled with light and surrounded by unspoilt countryside for a romantic retreat.

Delightful little antique-filled cottage with large walled garden and an allotment near Versailles. Gardeners will be happy

Perfect for families - a glorious farmhouse surrounded by lavender fields. Rooms are huge and children can roam free in the vast gardens

Just below the Tuscan town of Massa Marittima, an agriturismo loved by sporty types and families, with wonderful food on site

The views take your breath away, the breakfasts are beautiful, and you feel like you're staying in the home of dear friends

A traditional Breton stone cottage, two minutes from the sea, with a large, leafy garden and glamping with activities in the summer months

A tempting trio of retreats with unlimited access to exceptional gardens, and a welcome homemade cream tea. Come as a pair, or a small group

Step into a place full of life, colour, texture and clever design surrounded by beautiful gardens and lakes

Minutes from the beach, this listed retreat comes with beautiful rooms in classical style, charming hosts and a family-run restaurant nearby

Victorian almshouse with architectural pedigree, sweeping countryside views and easy access to charming local towns

Learn about local lore, taste the wines, bliss out in the garden and enjoy the company of Éric and Cathy, warm, humorous and talented hosts

Beautiful Noto is 4 miles from the Ionian Sea, and this creative renovation, with lush garden, stands above the throng. Heaven in Sicily

Comfortable redbrick cottage with views on the Heydon Hall estate. It’s delightfully rural yet you can walk to the village pub for supper

Come for windswept beauty, wonderful sea views and swims, hearty walks and good vegetarian food at this island hideaway and spa

Paradise for adventurers in Scotland’s wild Torridon Hills - loch views and luxury touches surrounded by water, woodland and wildlife…

Tiny, suite-in-the-sky, in shabby-chic style, with all you need cleverly tucked into one room. Plus heavenly terrace with city-wide views

The views are breathtaking over forest and field from this lovely barn conversion on a working farm, for special gatherings

A characterful coaching inn in a lively market town surrounded by manicured countryside - Chester's mighty Roman walls are close