A Georgian townhouse full of character for an epic family and friend get-together. The best of Hay is a stroll away

Come for pristine beaches, long walks to Barbate, sea views, whale watching trips and serene suites

Off the beaten track and into the hills – this remote, unknown bird-filled region is faultless for outdoorsy people

A very romantic and peaceful Umbrian hideaway just for two with delicious breakfasts and wonderful views from house and pool

Family cottage within 25 acres of fields, garden and orchard with fresh eggs to collect, wellies for walking and animals roaming the farm

Your own private suite in the wing of a traditional Burgundian winemaker's house in a tiny hamlet, surrounded by fields of vines

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

A very grand façade for this handsome Charente village house with a beautiful, peaceful garden, creamy stone walls and olive trees

Come for a bright, roomy, uber-green and accessible larch-clad space with garden and pond in pretty countryside

Perthshire country house with contemporary touches. Deer, red squirrels, tawny owls... and the river Tay glints way below through the trees

The wow factor is set to eleven at this magnificent château steeped in French history and surrounded by acres of land (and a moat)

A warm family and starlit suppers in a grand estate by Soller, near wildflower walks and beaches. Citrus mingles with exotic fragrances

A 200-year-old village house surrounded by vineyards. Light-filled interiors, lots of art, a garden and your own sparkling pool