Experience the pleasures of traditional Tuscan living with fabulous food and fine wines from the family vineyard

Get away from it all in the heart of Northumberland National Park, with walks leaving from your door and incredible dark skies at night

Fabulous Drôme gîtes: contemporary in old stone buildings, uncluttered, fresh. Take all 5 for a party, laze by pool, doze in lavender

A sleek, light-filled, beautifully designed, minimalist space for 4 with wrap-around views from the living room and pool

Weaving medieval magic, this dreamy hideaway is an ideal base for nature-loving gourmands to explore the region

Wood-burners, water sports and wildlife at four cosy farm conversions a half mile from their own quay. Wild swimming and barbecues await

Bright, light and spacious - the perfect spot with fantastic views across the valley to Soller and the Tramuntana mountains

An historic, moated manor house dating from the 16th-century, fully restored and with all mod cons, including an indoor heated pool

Artistic souls will like it here, and those who enjoy shared meals & getting to know other people in dramatic countryside; Arezzo is 40 km

Peace, space, nature in the Champagne-hugged Somme valley - and home-grown, organic meals with generous French hosts. Family-perfect

A large cob and stone Devon farmhouse in a sheltered dip near to Rosemoor and the coast, with valley views over the garden and pond

Delightful almshouse, steeped in history, in a peaceful churchyard setting with far-reaching countryside views

A fabulous old house filled with history, treasure and stories – now a colourful, larger-than-life hotel in the arty district of Belfast

Between Penzance and Helston and close to sandy beaches is a sweet space for four. Good for young families and all garden lovers

A lovely villa with masses of space, filled with modern art and near to walking trails, beaches, shops and restaurants

Friendly pub in rural village near Cambridge with strong community feel, great local food, garden, snug room and fresh, pretty bedrooms

João & Ana Luisa's stunning cottages superbly blend contemporary and traditional styles. Vineyards, beaches and restaurants are all close

Romantics will love this small converted hut-on-a-hillside surrounded by pines and olives with stunning views over the old town and the sea