An elegant manor house with pretty bedrooms, pool and large grounds. Nathalie looks after you with ease and sets you up with big breakfasts

Wake to ocean views, breakfast overlooking the sea and a beach stroll in the afternoon from this smart lodge on the Dunskey Estate

A small top terrace can be booked for romantic evenings and you can lunch or dinner at the delightful floating restaurant

Fabulous bakes and hot waffles at breakfast, green fields all around and Normandy steeped in history. Great for foodies and historians

Warm interiors, pretty bedrooms and excellent breakfasts – good value in a very handy central spot

A natural idyll made even better by friendly owners. Bask in the mountain views, explore astonishing Asturias, settle into the slow pace

A charming nook for two in pretty Barrington village with a foodie pub mere steps away and Somerset at your feet

Absolutely no neighbours and stunning views from this delicious little cottage, which peeks over the trees in a magical SSSI valley

A wonderful green getaway with wrap-around views of Norfolk nature; walk Weavers’ Way, birdwatch at Blakeney, enjoy the coast at Cromer

A delightful coastal cottage with far-reaching ocean views from almost every room, two gardens and a short hop to beach and Coast Path

Delightful almshouse, steeped in history, in a peaceful churchyard setting with far-reaching countryside views

Two lovely cottages, packed with atmosphere, character and comfort in a magical timeless valley surrounded by nature

Rustic farmhouse with two and a half acres of landscaped gardens, a swimming pool and views over the Pyrenees – the sunrises are amazing

This gloriously off-grid stone farmhouse surrounded by untamed nature will suit those who revel in taking life at a more measured pace

A small yet elegant place for couples or small groups to enjoy the open countryside, rest, join a cooking course or book a massage

All you'd hope for, and more! Enormous rooms, marvellous beams, majestic views and wines from their vineyard

A gem of a château in the wilds of Limousin with kind and thoughtful owners who are thoroughly immersed in this tranquil area