Come for peace, art, photography and go out for delicious food near Galicia’s ‘seafood coast’. One of Spain’s undiscovered gems

Immerse yourself in 50 acres of peaceful countryside and the fine pool. Generous owners are on hand, Les Eyzies is just a few minutes' drive

A grand old chartreuse, dating from 1649, with terrace, garden and pool surrounded by tranquil countryside and near a pretty village

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

A tranquil and tucked-away feel for this terraced cottage with private patio, communal garden and plenty of room for six

A lovely eco barn - your home from home; come for walks on the North Yorks Moors, world class cycling and cosy evenings by the wood-burner

Historic buildings by a turreted manor house, beautifully renovated to welcome large parties with grounds to roam and dreamy river views

You’re wrapped in parkland here and close to the coast, gardens and war memorials. A treat of a stop-over for foodies

This shuttered, stone maison in Gascony on the Santiago de Compostela pilgrims' route is a joy for families to spend time together

Old beams and rich history: a dramatic setting for fireside chats, superb breakfasts (home-reared, baked, grown) - and Midsomer Murders

Gaze out to the shimmering bay from your bird and nature-filled retreat in the tree-studded mountains near Alcúdia

Sleek modern interiors now grace this ancient building with architectural joys, a courtyard garden and rooftop terrace with views

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

Books, meadow flowers, a rocking chair by a cosy fire at this treasure-trove cottage of beautiful things - down tiny lanes in west Cork

A sleek, light-filled, beautifully designed, minimalist space for 4 with wrap-around views from the living room and pool

A warm retreat in a charming Sussex backwater, with a changing menu of fabulous food, and well-furbished bedrooms upstairs

Breathe, relax in peaceful Provençal countryside: olives, lavender and budding fruit trees. Aix's lively markets are 10 minutes away

A cottage in a conservation village with logs in the burner, sloe gin on the table, and a good dining pub you can walk to