A thoughtful conversion of an old farm barn with beautifully-beamed interiors - a flawless, rural escape for romantics and dreamers

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

Cool, airy villa with Lake Como glistening below. Beautiful terraces and garden, plunge pool - and chilled prosecco and cake to welcome you

A romantic and very comfortable retreat in a smartly converted dairy with a pretty garden, close to the South Downs

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

A hideaway for two on an old farm, gifted to The National Trust for Jersey, with a pretty walled garden and circled by verdant countryside

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

Refurbished pub in a village high in the hills of the North York Moors, with stylish rooms and unpretentious food using quality ingredients

Pretty, thatched, perfectly round: a romantic village bolthole with retro touches. Grab flip-flops, leads and run the dogs on Pendower beach

Bags of character within and without at this four-storey village house with rooftop views over the mountains, next to a 12th-century church

Explore ‘Green Provence’ on e-bikes, enjoy the pool and calm of a Mediterranean garden surrounded by vineyards. Return to a delicious dinner

Five tranquil apartments surrounded by Tuscan countryside just over half an hour's drive from Siena - hire them all for a group holiday

An enchanting hideaway with sensational views in a flowery English semi-wild country garden, near Sissinghurst and Great Dixter

Five beautiful suites in the south wing of this fairy tale castle, filled with architectural features, family history and much grandeur

Grand stone house set in tranquil parkland with a pool, potager and plenty of space for groups. Chickens and charm included

Two charming cottages a stroll from the Coast Path, surf school, shop, pub and restaurant. Take both cottages for a big family get-together

An 1820s beach house just 50 metres from the pretty sands and a first-floor deck for al fresco meals with stunning views over the water

A serene retreat, deep in forested hills with lovely gardens, the river rushing through and a very comfortable, calming and spacious house