A really friendly French family home, steeped in history and tradition with delicious home-grown food, a lovely garden and peaceful pool

Cross an ancient stone bridge to a 1790s estate cottage, completely on its own down a little-used green lane and with the river rushing by

The oldest of three secluded cottages that share a gravel courtyard and a beautiful garden with cathedral views

Burrowed into the olive groves of the lush Valle d’Itria, a restored masseria with five trulli, an indoor and outdoor pool, hot tub and lovely views

Welcoming, dog-friendly pub with food to rave about, cracking countryside views and very comfortable bedrooms

Anglo-Irish meets Italian and Indian; the owners have peppered this charming home with furniture and artefacts from their broad travels

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

Simple country cottage living on a working organic farm. Bring your hiking boots or bikes, stride out from the door

Immerse yourself in nature, wildlife, sustainability and slow food high up on the edge of a National Park

A converted farmhouse set in a large mature garden, well located for exploring the delights of the Lot et Garonne south of the Dordogne

Come to stay in a lovely old house surrounded by an important garden created by three generations of brilliant women gardeners

The views are breathtaking over forest and field from this lovely barn conversion on a working farm, for special gatherings

A heavenly setting for this very well-hidden cottage with its own small pool, amazing views and delightful pebble beach below

Immerse yourselves in the heather-clad peaks, moorland, glens and diverse wildlife of the magnificent Pentland Hills Regional Park

Come for the space and silence, the birds and the beach; soak up wild vistas, warm yourself by the fire pit - a Sawday's Community Champion

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

Wildflower beds, 1,350 acres to roam, and all of Norfolk to discover. Then it’s back to 4 chic boltholes with pool, steam room and jacuzzi