A beautifully converted dairy with a magical garden in a quiet village surrounded by lovely countryside

A small hotel in the greenest valley facing super views of Picos de Europa National Park. Head out walking, spot wildlife, climb the peaks

A stately retreat, an oasis of calm and beauty. Picnic on the lawns, enjoy a glass of home-produced prosecco beneath a centuries-old tree

Lovely views from this converted farmhouse in peaceful Lot countryside, with terrace, sheltered pool and nine acres of grounds to explore

All the bleached beauty of the beach inside this comfortable cottage; a dining terrace with uplifting sea views and arching views of Kerry

A charming base in historic Beaulieu - expect delicious food, traditional country-house interiors, and walks that start from the front door

Minutes from old Ajaccio (a scenic cycle ride) is a charming small hotel with a stunning bay setting, and majestic mountains behind

An old sporting lodge in Argyll renovated with sensitivity – fish in the river, gaze at the night skies, climb Ben Udlaidh

Remote barn in the middle of Northumberland National Park with views for miles, wonderful walking trails and clear starry skies

A large tranquil apartment with garden and pool surrounded by Tuscan countryside, just over half an hour's drive from Siena

One of five cottages on the Wern Estate, all comfort and charm, with a garden for kids, rockpools at Black Rock Sands and a mountain railway

A tucked-away and peaceful retreat from which to explore the beautiful Dordogne or simply to unwind and recharge

A small, quirky country house hotel with lovely staff, pretty rooms and heavenly food served in a pillared dining room

Special back-to-nature, stargazing loft for couples and families, on a nature-filled estate in Piedmont

An art-filled home poised above Hastings Old Town in a wonderfully private, peaceful spot and with a lush, tropical garden

Find beauty and tranquillity on this historic Dordogne estate for up to fourteen - plus a feast of designer colour and a fine pool to share

A chilled, family-friendly hotel on a sandy surfing beach with huge views and a sensational pool with sustainability at its heart

Grand and old and filled with history, the estate and such a pretty house are a tonic, as are the well-tended grounds and parkland