Orchards and ducks, open fires, deep comfort in glorious Wiltshire countryside. Courtyard bedrooms and lovely big kitchen too

Bright and spacious barn for two and a baby on the South Downs Way, close to Brighton and the coast

A fine country manor house on the edge of a village, peacefully surrounded by gardens and trees, and close to the D-Day landing beaches

Elegant country château with a family feel, for big groups with or without children, and those who seek inspiration

For families and friends, foodies, surfers and lovers of southern Spain’s historic, vibrant Costa de la Luz

A sweet bolthole around a courtyard on a smallholding, extremely comfortable, bright and spacious inside and with a communal garden

A small top terrace can be booked for romantic evenings and you can lunch or dinner at the delightful floating restaurant

A lovely listed cottage, just stumbling distance from a good pub in a quiet village surrounded by spectacular walking and cycling country

Picturesque cottage in the grounds of a grand manor, lovingly and creatively restored by its welcoming English owner

A sweet little gîte for two in the centre of a dreamy medieval village. Happily private but with loads to explore from your door

Come for sublime Highland scenery, birds and wildlife, long walks and complete peace and tranquillity

This 300-year-old Cotswold pub, the hub of picture-book Sapperton from which there are glorious walks, is a superb place to eat and stay

A spiritual, rustic retreat for nature-lovers, writers, artists. In protected woodland, well away from bustle, close to the lapping river

Superb rural views, excellent hiking and generous bedrooms. Cristina and Alec take good care of guests - the food is delicious

Comfortable, understated, spotless and authentic – a modest family hideaway on Brittany’s stunning Crozon Peninsula (think Land’s End...)

Come for a pretty village in fabulous walking country, delicious estate-sourced food, friendly staff and very comfortable bedrooms

A 16th-century characterful gem right on the harbourside, serving excellent food at reasonable prices and with pleasant bedrooms

Enjoy so much space in this 18th-century paper mill with uncluttered interiors and surrounded by forests, rivers and lush countryside - yet only a stone's throw away from the local bastide towns