Secluded stone farmhouse, fragrant gardens, a natural pool, and winding forest paths – the perfect off-grid Tuscan escape

A lovely old house and rambling garden in a medieval village with a monumental château, 12th-century church and a good local restaurant

A round of applause goes to this special family and their delightfully thoughtful restaurant with beautiful rooms - a wonderful place

A very special restored Augustinian monastery, sitting in the Monti Rognosi Nature Reserve and radiating a timeless charm

A little gem tucked on a rural Northumbrian estate with other cottages. The rugged coast and lovely Alnwick make for super day trips

A romantic and very comfortable retreat in a smartly converted dairy with a pretty garden, close to the South Downs

A rustic-chic bolthole with bird's eye views to gaze at from your bedroom and the beautiful garden, tucked in a quaint hamlet in Maremma

A bit like staying with friends in a smart country house, but not having to help - an elegant refuge near Bradford-on-Avon

The living is easy here: laze in the subtropical garden, float in the saltwater pool, let the kids play and meet other guests over dinner

Charming manor house B&B, packed with character, interest and history, sitting in extensive gardens and with elegant bedrooms

Simple and rustic, this early 1700s farmhouse has warmth and charm, surrounded by countryside in the Perche

A deceptively roomy 300-year-old stone cottage, with front-facing windows overlooking the harbour - just a short walk up to town

Head inland for grand walking or to the glorious coast from this very pretty cottage with a private garden, suitable and safe for dogs

A heavenly setting for this very well-hidden cottage with its own small pool, amazing views and delightful pebble beach below

Comfortable redbrick cottage with views on the Heydon Hall estate. It’s delightfully rural, yet close to Reepham for pubs and shops

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

An ancient coaching inn opposite the church in the prettiest village – just the ticket for weary travellers who deserve nurturing

A serene riverside retreat on the Lot, with manicured gardens and a shared pool, tennis court and children's playground for socialising