Gather your loved ones and come for colourful, exuberant interiors, an absolutely gorgeous covered veranda and a pool with moveable floor

Stone farmhouse on a country estate, family-run for centuries. Views of the towered gatehouse, pool and tennis court, a walk to the river...

Stables turned into bright, comfortable holiday homes in countryside near Battle - for couples and families, whose dogs are very welcome too

A handsome Grade II listed pub with rooms in the heart of one of England's best foodie towns

A stunner of a setting for this restored croft house with long views to a sparkling loch and a lively village nearby. Good beaches too

Swing off the main road through the village, up into the hills along a narrow track and through a gate, observed by curious sheep

Come for strawberries in summer, walnuts in winter, and a wonderful welcome all year round. Thierry and Charlotte are living their dream

Gather family or friends and take both villa and cottage. The terraces and gardens have long views, the pool is roomy and the peace palpable

You will fall in love with this very special Tuscan agriturismo between the mountains and sea: peace and simplicity prevail

In tranquil countryside close to the Ring of Kerry, a rustic farmhouse with wonderful stargazing and brilliant walks starting from the door

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

Bags of rustic charm in this elegantly restored retreat, perfectly placed to explore Sicily’s rich history and beautiful beaches

French elegance meets English comfort in Paris by St Germain. Organic croissants, crisp duvets, an open fire... a favourite of many guests

Cosied up by the fire in your farmhouse high on the moor you’ll feel miles from civilisation, while Chatsworth is just minutes away

A lovely 1650 Welsh longhouse, beamed and flagstoned with a verdant garden in a totally unspoilt spot in the Snowdonia National Park

Sweep along the gravel drive through lawns and specimen trees to this elegant manor house with 17th-century roots

A dramatic house with stylish interiors – designed to bring the outdoors in so you feel wrapped in nature. Great for families or friends

A 15th-century courtyard hides a petite contemporary apartment – a fabulous base from which to explore the city and all its treasures