Light-filled house full of modern art and antique finds with stunning gardens and a pool. The best of Provence is on your doorstep

A lovely, rambling old house for family gatherings with an extra cottage for bigger groups, a gorgeous garden and hilltop villages nearby

A gorgeous inn lost in lush country with hammocks in the garden, sofas in the drawing room and lovely local food in the popular restaurant

A lovely spot in an AONB for this bright and airy converted barn, one of four round a gravelled courtyard on a 600-acre estate

Hidden in a beautiful, timeless valley with gorgeous gardens, mellow stone bridge, views and rushing river, is a very special place to stay

A bit like staying with friends in a smart country house, but not having to help - an elegant refuge near Bradford-on-Avon

An exceptional villa with four acres of private gardens, high in the mountains and with stunning views over Lake Como - the perfect oasis

A dog-friendly cottage in a tranquil village, formerly the bakery, now restored to perfection with oodles of space and much comfort

High on a hill in the Tyne Valley, undisturbed except by birds singing and the wind whistling; views swoop down to a magical landscape

A bright comfortable retreat in an enviable spot - riverside walks, Botanic Gardens and all the hip eateries of Stockbridge on your doorstep

In a Valencian resort, a captivating and hospitable place - deal for groups of family or friends too, with independence plus B&B service

Ease into a slower way of life from this beautiful Tuscan farmhouse surrounded by vineyards in the valley below medieval Montepulciano

A handsome house with breath-taking mountain views: perfect for summer holidays and walking in spring and autumn

Once a coach house, now a split-level place to stay – you can walk to the river and it's just a short hop to central London

This architect-designed passive style house sits just behind the sand dunes at Waxham beach, one of Norfolk’s most lovely beaches

Two duplex apartments filled with art and sculptures inside a beautiful 18th-century orangery, minutes from magnificent Versailles

Enjoy views over the lake, eat good food in the restaurant, sleep in antique-filled bedrooms, have a proper rest