A very special restored Augustinian monastery, sitting in the Monti Rognosi Nature Reserve and radiating a timeless charm

Three family friendly cottages on this gorgeous eco farm with private gardens and organised outdoor activities if you like joining in

A big warm, generous, house for a large group with a fenced garden and stunning views into the far distance. Child and dog friendly

An 18th-century townhouse restored with flair by former restauranteurs: come for colour, comfort and sublime dining

An 1820s farmhouse at the end of a quiet road in the North York Moors National Park, overlooking a forest and surrounded by fields

Come to be thoroughly cosseted and nurtured in this ancient Presbytery surrounded by rolling countryside with views of the Dordogne river

An impressive, south-facing bastide on three floors with a sunny pool, lovely garden and grounds that stretch to vineyards and garrigue

Bring the family for a traditional Tuscan apartment holiday with a restaurant and pool on site, all surrounded by rippling green countryside

A beautiful house with Pyrenean views, generous hosts and wonderful hiking, biking and skiing nearby. A rare pearl

B&B as it should be. Home-cooked breakfast in an Aga-warmed kitchen, a comfortable bedroom with garden views, a beach you can walk to

Thoughtful red brick barn conversion on a working farm. Peaceful, practical and within easy reach of outdoor activities

Grand and old and filled with history, the estate and such a pretty house are a tonic, as are the well-tended grounds and parkland

3 lovely cottages in the heart of Cognac vines for cosy nights by the fire and summer barbecues by the pool

Soak up Provençal peace in a charming estate in the Alpilles, with stylish ground-floor B&B rooms, olives, vines and a friendly family dog

A traditional cottage in Polruan on the Fowey estuary with harbour and cove views and a tea shop and two pubs in the village

Lovely stone-built dog-friendly cottages with a pool in glorious, quiet surroundings near to lakes, mountains and wide sandy beaches

This civilised bolthole offers a quiet retreat, castle views and the magic of Edinburgh on your doorstep

Secluded stone farmhouse, fragrant gardens, a natural pool, and winding forest paths – the perfect off-grid Tuscan escape