Fine linens, cool pool and a barbecue for this soothing barn renovation in a dreamy corner of Tuscany. Friendly owners can cook on request

A cracking place full of fun and interest where you feel instantly at home. Large peaceful rooms, delicious breakfasts, countryside views

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

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

Glorious Elizabethan manor house lovingly furnished with exceptional art and antiques by its welcoming owners

Characterful and family-friendly apartments on this lovely wine-country estate: great hosts, glorious grounds and pool, home-grown food

A very pretty old coach house in a south London garden – perfect for a couple or a family. Friendly owners live across the courtyard

Up in the Cévennes, this big, beautiful family house has superb views, a fine kitchen, lots of space and masses to do and see

An impressive manor house set in gentle rolling countryside ten miles from Oxford with a delightful garden, warm hosts and organic breakfast

With Snowdonia on the doorstep and the Menai Strait at your feet, this handsome Welsh manor has history, heritage and heavenly views

Sitting next to the church in the most picturesque village in England, this ancient, handsome cottage is packed with historical interest

Come for a spot of high-end cossetting with big, beautiful bedrooms, good food and far-reaching views in the Northumberland National Park

This hidden valley is the dreamiest part of South Devon. Catch the ferry across the Dart; gaze on the hills; snuggle up by the wood-burner

What do you do with a down-at-heel roadside inn? You get Mhor to come and turn it into a quirky base with their funky style and lovely food

A light-filled, modern house with wonderful sea views through vast picture windows stretching all the way to St Kilda on clear days

A traditional country house experience with plenty of space for big family get-togethers, on a very old estate with fascinating gardens

A perfectly restored medieval borgo on twin Chianti hilltops, with lavender fields, honey bees and clear views to the Apennines

A townhouse with a walled garden by the church in a peaceful village where friendly Scottish owners feed and look after you well