Take a suite with champagne, strawberries and a tower, swim in the saltwater pool, eat a Castilian cocido - unwind in rural peace!

A beautiful rural escape for couples or families with the delights of the Cotswolds all around. Dogs very welcome too

On a farmstead near Ronda where views stretch for miles are 2 houses, one old, one new, brilliant for families, sharing a fabulous pool

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

All you'd hope for, and more! Enormous rooms, marvellous beams, majestic views and wines from their vineyard

Generous apartments in a 300-year-old farmhouse with beautiful grounds and a swimming pool

Walk, ride, bike or canoe, climb a mountain, head for Hay, then return to a comfortable bar, warm bedrooms and delicious food

Tradition and comfort on the border with Wales, a welcoming country-house hotel with warm rooms, pretty gardens and delicious food

A spacious and bright old sandstone farm building with private garden, all one one level and with lovely views over fields and countryside

You’ll feel super snug in these 2 stunning eco builds blending into the wildly beautiful Isle of Harris coastal landscape

A B&B in a WWF-protected botanical garden beside Lake Maggiore. Wander and explore, take a dip in the lake. This place invites you to unwind

Good looking barn conversion for sociable gatherings on an organic farm – meet the animals, take a day trip, go walking

Eight miles from York, near Moors and coast, this smart historic home is just the ticket for families and small groups of friends

A handsome Georgian townhouse pub in Newbury, with a name steeped in local lore and Donnington Castle just up the road

A neat, recently restored townhouse inside Panicale's medieval walls with plenty of space and everything within walking distance

Historic 19th-century maison de maître, perfect for a gathering of friends, within walking distance of the old town’s charms

Relaxed, friendly bistro in the heart of Frome with boutique bedrooms above. Open all day - continental breakfasts and a classic French menu

Bright, cosy cottage off the beaten track between the South Hams and Dartmoor, with good pubs nearby and an en suite ground-floor bedroom