Just one hour from London, this remarkable house sits on a unique family-owned Nature Reserve on the Isle of Sheppey

Enjoy southern life in a charming palazzo in Trapani. Come for coastal drives and baroque basilica, hand-twirled pasta and fresh calamari

Come to unwind in nature, surrounded by sun-drenched fields in this large, rustic but elegant villa with courtyard, garden and pool

A short stroll from the centre of historic Wimborne, a big Georgian house with beautiful interiors, original features and a lovely garden

Step back in time at this wonderfully authentic château, loved deeply by its owners - 25km from Beaune and the Route des Grands Crus

Come for peace and quiet down a long lane, pretty buildings and big, beautifully-kept gardens with a secluded outdoor pool

A gorgeous eco-build set in a wildflower meadow a short walk from thriving Presteigne and with a shepherd’s hut for spillover

Feather pillows, welcome goodies, an extensive batterie de cuisine... the hosts are super generous, the views are to die for

A family retreat high above the river Dordogne and deep in woodland - with heated pool, games room and village restaurants a stroll away

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

A cosy cottage on a farm down a long winding track, wonderfully rural with footpaths across fields or along the canal

Round up family and friends and head for the glorious South Hams and this eco-friendly barn conversion for ten with extra cottage

A beautifully restored cottage and extra wing for 3 - 4 on Bodmin Moor for families, outdoor types and lovers of real countryside – dogs can come too

Premier cru vineyards at the door, an original wine cellar for tastings, and a heated pool with vineyard views

Victorian country house for 8-15 with gardens overlooking the Howgill Fells for happy reunions with family and friends

A light, airy and comfortable barn conversion on a farm with stunning views over the Dorset/Devon border just five miles to the sea

Glorious views across Northumberland countryside from this peaceful and comfortable cottage with almost an acre of garden

This is Somerset at its most quintessential: a thatched roofed, honey-coloured Hamstone cottage with a pretty courtyard garden; sleeps four