Everything you need is here: a wood-burner for winter, a pool and spacious terraces for summer, and peace and beauty all year round

Come to walk, cycle, fish and hunker down in style in front of the wood-burner - sleep in deep comfort in a lovingly converted barn

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

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

An attractive converted stable with covered veranda, private garden and views over rolling countryside, minutes from the coast

Glorious views across Northumberland countryside from this peaceful and comfortable cottage with almost an acre of garden

Perthshire country house with contemporary touches. Deer, red squirrels, tawny owls... and the river Tay glints way below through the trees

A glorious old house circled on three sides by a duck-filled medieval moat – perfect for adventurous families

Three spacious manor apartments with views for big gatherings of family or friends. Walk to the beach or the pub, play tennis and croquet

Set loose your inner castaway on your very own island with enthralling views and much wildlife a short boat ride from Skye

Escape to this boutique B&B in West Sussex. Long beaches, Goodwood races, Chichester theatres, woodland walks all nearby

A fabulous old house filled with history, treasure and stories – now a colourful, larger-than-life hotel in the arty district of Belfast

An enchanting Belle Epoque villa with a terraced garden and superb views across palm trees and vines to Mont Saint-Michel

Take the road less travelled as you climb into the Welsh hills to discover this lovely 16th-century farmhouse full of family history

Dreamy, divine and close to Borghetto, a romantic escape for nature lovers, city folk... with swans, geese, herons and frog chorus

Up, up and away to this stunning cottage perched 1400 feet high in the National Park with big skies, grand walks and much comfort indoors

Easy-going, stylish rooms, a lovely, relaxing garden with natural pool - 1hr north of Lisbon and close to some of the world’s best beaches

A delightful holiday home for a big family or group of close friends. Children and dogs can charge about safely, you can unwind completely