Three beautiful spaces for a much-awaited gathering of friends and family. Share the glorious gardens, swim in the pool, create memories

A mid 1800s converted farmhouse and a cottage in a quiet hamlet with private gardens and lovely grounds, just 15 minutes from the coast

Get away from it all in 'old' France, where melons taste like melons & hikes start from the door. This rural bolthole is a serious treat

Rural Andalusian retreat with bags of boho style promises wide-open skies, mountain vistas and fabulous meals prepared by your host

The sort of inn we all love – open fires, original beams, ancient flags, tasty food, with lovely bedrooms thrown in for good measure

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

A converted 19th-century church in the Northumberland National Park with beautiful stained-glass windows and a restored tower

Guarded by high gates is a spacious oasis on the edge of the village, full of friendliness and charm, perfect for walking, cycling, markets

Shed your urban cares here with a gorgeous living space, woods and meadows to wander and stunning views of The Black Mountains

Four family-friendly self-catering casitas and an original cortijo in wildlife-rich acres near the sandy Costa de la Luz

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

If you need a great place in which to relax and don’t want to pay too much for it, try these excellent suites, which spoil you all the way

Close to Girona, with huge valley views! Cosy fires for cool days, shady corners for hot ones, lovely people, and the food a revelation

Elegant 19th-century château deep in the Dordogne forest promises seclusion, serenity and an unhurried, sun-soaked escape.

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

Beautiful B&B in idyllic setting, with natural salt water pool and plenty of relaxed communal spaces

Sumptuous suites arranged around a sunny internal courtyard inside an ancient monastery - an intimate sanctuary for those who seek comfort

You’re in the heart of untamed countryside here, beside the river Oise, welcomed by friendly hosts who cook and care for you