Victorian country house for 8-15 with gardens overlooking the Howgill Fells for happy reunions with family and friends

A beautiful old farmhouse, carefully renovated with great authenticity and charm, surrounded by other farm buildings and a walled garden

A sweet retreat for a nature-loving couple, with soul-searching views and the smell of the sea. Logs and Breton cider are on the house...

A captivating place for couples and families with fabulous views, pool and foodie hosts. River water sports, markets and vineyards near

In glorious rural Umbria, a spacious old farmhouse with magnificent views of mountains and Lago Trasimeno, rustic décor and a lovely pool

Walkers and wild-lifers, here is your place in the Pyrenees. Colour, character, a welcoming family, log fires and delicious home cooking

A converted barn for two, serenely comfortable and effortlessly stylish, near to North Devon's beaches and the wild beauty of Exmoor

Relaxed, bohemian vibe out in the wilds yet close to civilization. An organic garden and woodland yurt add to the convivial, communal idyll

Once a lofty edifice for music recitals, now an original place to stay - with stained-glass windows, a bed on a stage and wild gardens

Your hosts couldn’t be nicer and look after you beautifully – this is a lovely, homely place with a rambling garden

A really well thought-out escape for a small family with children. A big garden, pool, petanque court and play barn for indoor fun

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

A celebration of all things Somerset in a thatched village opposite the church and close to National Trust Barrington Court and Gardens

A serene retreat basking above the Algarve with sea views from the garden and pool, and charming Moorish details

A lovely old cottage in the cliffside village of St Lawrence. Watch boats sail by from the terrace, soak in an antique bath with sea views…

A light, bright Georgian townhouse in a residential street directly opposite the lovely Lido and restaurant, near Clifton Village

A smart village local with original timber frames, a lively bar, elegant rooms and delicious food from the fields around you

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