Big house in peaceful lush oasis among the bananas, vines and aloe vera, a 20-minute walk down into Funchal

In the heart of a pretty village next to a picturesque stream, your elegant B&B is a haven of peace and quiet. La Rochelle is close

A spacious, luxurious family retreat, remote but close to Audierne. Watch surfers shoot the waves as seagulls wheel above

Come for super ridgeway walks and explore charming towns and villages from this pretty 18th-century cottage in the Chalke Valley

A welcoming retreat with lofty rooms, a sunny garden and the perfect plunge pool. Come for slow days and wine country adventures

Inland Algarve, away from the crowds – this gorgeous house with pool and gardens is a haven for families and friends

Gorgeously rural pub with rooms nestled in a leafy Somerset valley: sweet bedrooms, fantastic menus, and charming owners. Dog friendly, too

A beautiful villa with a medieval tower surrounded by formal gardens, gentle slopes of perfectly maintained vineyards and wooded hilltops

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

Superbly comfortable house with beamed rooms, lovely views, club-like morning room, antiques, terrace, pool, fitness centre and lily pond

Friendly hosts, lovely log fires, delicious dinners, interesting antiques – and Frederick’s special tours of a WWI memorial site

A converted stable on a peaceful farm surrounded by acres of countryside - a Sawday's Community Champion

Wander down a pebble path to this large, light holiday home near La Rochelle. Eco-friendly, accessible to all, and perfectly peaceful

Remote barn in the middle of Northumberland National Park with views for miles, wonderful walking trails and clear starry skies

Friendly inn in the middle of Sedbergh. Lots of bedrooms to choose from, suntrap picnic area, walks in the Yorkshire Dales on the doorstep

A small, quirky country house hotel with lovely staff, pretty rooms and heavenly food served in a pillared dining room

Five beautiful suites in the south wing of this fairy tale castle, filled with architectural features, family history and much grandeur

Rooftop views of a Baroque town from heavenly flower-filled terraces and a truly scrumptious breakfast from Elisabetta make this one a must