A converted 19th-century church in the Northumberland National Park with beautiful stained-glass windows and a restored tower

Retreat to a classically styled, elegant apartment for four - private and peaceful - in a characterful, super-central area of Rome

A luxurious eco-retreat plus extra room in the Space Conker in private woodland with views to the Chaîne des Aravis and Mont Blanc

A delightful eyrie surrounded by water, forest, wildflowers in spring and summer, views to distant islands - just a short stroll to Ullapool

Old meets new seamlessly here: ancient stone, lofty beams, good comfort, wood-burner, Jacuzzi/spa and space to relax in the designer garden

Three luxurious apartments sleeping up to 10 people altogether, set within an elegant Georgian manor house in the Wye Valley AONB

Lovers will be happy here in their own sweet space with a bird-filled garden. All you will hear is the river flowing gently past you

Big house with bags of character and easy access to beaches, cafés and cobbled streets, coastal paths and hidden coves

Easy-going, stylish rooms, a lovely, relaxing garden with natural pool - 1hr north of Lisbon and close to some of the world’s best beaches

A spacious and bright old sandstone farm building with private garden, all one one level and with lovely views over fields and countryside

Charming cottage in a vast garden with a swimming pool and boule; walk to the nearest village, drive to Côte d'Azur in less than an hour

Comfort, warmth and thoughtful breakfasts at this informal, friendly B&B, sitting in a lush spot between the mountains and the sea

A lovely 1910 village house, deep in sleepy countryside, with delightful owners, delicious home cooking and a pretty garden for lazy days

Bustling Fowey harbour sweeps out below this Victorian townhouse. Walk to shops and restaurants, hike the coastal path, return to comfort

A beautifully converted building, part of an old mill, now a gorgeous place to stay with the stream running through and shared parkland

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

A perfectly romantic and gorgeously restored bothy in a garden on a hillside by the sea, with grand views over the mountains of Skye

A great base from which to explore beautiful Pembrokeshire - walk by the coast, take to the hills, check out ancient St Davids