Agriturismo at its best - delightful hosts, communal meals of superb home-grown food, homely rooms, a garden filled with fragrant flowers...

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

On a sleepy hillside near Noto, the peace is profound at this country estate set in a modern property with a spa, gym and generous suites

In off-the-beaten-track Tuscany, 2 peaceful apartments in a former haybarn, both carefully renovated with antique furniture

Friendly owners settle you in to this cool, creatively styled barn. Perfect for groups & families with big pool & garden

So much to do from this very traditional château - guided horse-trekking, the lovely coast and WWI history, superb cycling and walking

In tranquil countryside close to the Ring of Kerry, a rustic farmhouse with wonderful stargazing and brilliant walks starting from the door

A lovely, long barn-style conversion with much space, stunning views across the spectacular bay and a secret beach to stroll to

Airy interiors, good local food and a blissful rural setting for this refurbished inn, popular with locals and with a happy, bustling vibe

A converted old granary next to a traditional Welsh longhouse in a deeply rural setting for unfussy nature lovers

Remote wartime research station turned stylish retreat with knockout views, wild walks and a front-row seat to the weather

Sun-soaked stillness, saltwater dips and garden scents of fig and rosemary - slow days unfold between olive trees and a sky full of stars

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

A boutique hotel on the edge of Arcachon Bay. A natural pool, zen gardens, contemporary Eastern-style interiors, and good food await

A peaceful retreat in an unspoilt woody corner of Sussex. Bring dogs and children for fabulous walking on the South Downs Way

A beautifully converted building, part of an old mill, now a gorgeous place to stay with the stream running through and shared parkland

A mix of bold colours, modern art and vintage finds give this classic French mansion bags of personality

A friendly, generous, big old house with not an ounce of pretension. Big families will adore gathering here to have fun and unwind