Two comfortably converted farm buildings, with a shared pool on a gentle south-east sloping vineyard with wonderful views

Come for the gloriously peaceful countryside and this 1700s house and garden, scrupulously renovated and with plenty of space

Three simple, traditional apartments in an ancient convent building with a beautiful botanical garden in the heart of the historic centre

Laid-back hosts, delicious breakfasts and a staggering sense of history in peaceful Welsh countryside - magical place for a special occasion

A traditional, grand 1850 townhouse sitting in a large, landscaped garden with mature trees, a short walk to the village centre and square

A fabulous Belle Epoque château with much wow factor set in vast grounds with lawns and lakes, circled by a dense forest

Georgian country house with rustic charm and a home-from-home feel. In the heart of Wiltshire just outside historic town Bradford-on-Avon

Your own apartment in a listed manor house with lovely light rooms and stunning grounds with views over farmland to the coast and Lundy

Bring boots, maps, your dog and an appetite for high places and deep comfort in this restored farm conversion

A sustainably-designed small, family-run eco hotel within a nature park by the sea in stunning Basque country. Great food too

Step through a door in an old wooden gate to discover a courtyard garden on the edge of town close to golden sands

A smartly-refurbished coaching inn sitting near the river Frome run with an emphasis on fair trade, sustainability and excellent local food

Your friendly hosts offer you stylish bedrooms, swims in the heated pool, and wonderful dinners and wines. Cahors is only a 10-minute drive

Views stretch to the Brecon Beacons from this home on a green and sustainable estate. Once home to King Charles, now it's yours to savour

Glorious Elizabethan manor house lovingly furnished with exceptional art and antiques by its welcoming owners

Stunning views from sunny bedrooms. Delightful lively hosts, good breakfasts with homemade jams, colour galore in the acre of garden

Warm interiors, pretty bedrooms and excellent breakfasts – good value in a very handy central spot

Round up family and friends and head for the glorious South Hams and this eco-friendly barn conversion for ten with extra cottage