Perched on a hilltop in a nature reserve, two lovely places to stay. Hike and beach-hop all day before relaxing in the pool

A Victorian house on a 5000 acre estate, snazzily renovated and tucked down a track with a private lake, in the quieter part of Cumbria

Cosy hideaway for two surrounded by woods and wildflower meadows. Stroll to shops and pubs, explore historic Border towns or the coast

You're beautifully looked after in this gorgeous Tuscan house. Come for Alpine walks, historic trails and wild nature all around

A lodge house in magnificent gardens, which are all yours when visitors leave. A sweet retreat for anyone, but gardeners will adore it

On a quiet road leading to the sea, this sleepy village pub has been sensitively restored. Enjoy good food, sleep in comfy bedrooms

A small, trendy hotel, very much of its time, with oodles of style, stunning bedrooms and fantastic staff

Swings, a terrace and pool in 2 acres ringed by fields and tranquility, and lakes and vineyards beyond. Family bliss in Quercy

A converted coach house and stables, now one long cottage with much space, a country house feel and your own walled garden

Come for the great outdoors. Return to your base - one of two independent cottages secluded in softly rolling Breton countryside

Between Penzance and Helston and close to surf beaches, a perfect place for two. For peace-seekers and lovers of mid-century design

Manor house in the grounds of a quintessential 18th-century French château with pretty gardens and lots of space just 3kms from Bayeux

Serene retreat in the French countryside with elegant interiors and impeccable hosting from the lovely Anne-Laure

Retreat to a classically styled, elegant apartment for four - private and peaceful - in a characterful, super-central area of Rome

Explore from this picturesque village; hike, cycle or ride through beautiful nature. Lay your head in creative, comfortable rooms

A village setting for this family-friendly cottage-in-a-row with private garden next to the owners' pretty 17th-century thatched house

Sweep along the gravel drive through lawns and specimen trees to this elegant manor house with 17th-century roots

Find good taste, peacefulness and warm hospitality, steps away from the car-free Via Toledo, in the heart of the city