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

Enfolded in gentle Dorset hills and surrounded by trees, a perfect wooden hut for 2 near beaches, River Cottage HQ and many beautiful walks

Elegant Italian style in a sensitively-restored villa with sweeping views over rolling hills and forests

A marvellous spot overlooking Rutland Water for this 1760 former hunting lodge with good seasonal British food and very comfortable bedrooms

Your very own love nest: frolic in the outdoor rolltop, hunker by the wood-burner, bask in the gardens... near Lakes and Dales

A fortified castle in parkland, built mostly in the 1300s on the Montbazens plateau, near to the stunning Averyon gorges

A smart village local with original timber frames, a lively bar, elegant rooms and delicious food from the fields around you

The sort of inn we all love – open fires, original beams, ancient flags, tasty food, with lovely bedrooms thrown in for good measure

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

Portraits, paintings and a historic look-out tower, pool, gardens and delicious breakfasts... San Fabiano captures everyone’s heart

A smart red-brick country pub in the centre of the village with a farm shop, brewery, Wellness Barn, super food and three charming bedrooms

A grand yet cosy and relaxing farmhouse where you're encouraged to feel at home. Tasty home baking, charming rooms and a friendly host

Off the beaten track and into the hills – this remote, unknown bird-filled region is faultless for outdoorsy people

An elegant hotel that feels like a well-kept secret, with charming staff, understated rooms and great restaurants a short walk away

In a chocolate-box village just an hour on the train, and a short hop in a taxi, from London is this foodie inn with pretty bedrooms

Airy interiors, good local food and a blissful rural setting for this refurbished inn, popular with locals and with a happy, bustling vibe

Cool, airy villa with Lake Como glistening below. Beautiful terraces and garden, plunge pool - and chilled prosecco and cake to welcome you

Designed with style and comfort, peaceful, sophisticated and serene with countryside views. And you have your own lovely pool