Cottages, rooms and apartments on an historic 18th-century family estate with gorgeous gardens, a shared pool and a view-filled terrace

Rest, restore, and explore... from this smart, successful Cotswolds’ gastropub with ancient beams, roaring fires and truly pretty bedrooms

A beautifully-restored Devon bank barn at the end of a quiet lane in the glorious South Hams, just right for a couple or small family

An exquisite Provençal home for a large party, hidden behind grand gates in a small village surrounded by the pine-scented Alpilles

A very tastefully restored old stone stable on a gloriously rural estate with woodland gardens, lake and a deer park

Leave crowds behind for this charming stone farmhouse in the olive groves of rural Umbria – bring friends and have it all to yourselves

A romantic little bolthole with a hot tub on the Penicuik Estate with well-thought-out interiors and dreamy views over pastures and woodland

The views are breathtaking over forest and field from this lovely barn conversion on a working farm, for special gatherings

Welcome to a cosy, country-rustic bolthole for four, in a friendly, community village inn, with some of the best food in Shropshire

A peaceful, beautiful place to wake up in and to return to after glorious walks, with no near neighbours apart from curious sheep

A peaceful, harmonious house with roots in the 14th century, a glorious enclosed pool area and a huge amount of space for happy gatherings

An attractive converted stable with covered veranda, private garden and views over rolling countryside, minutes from the coast

A delightful retreat perfectly placed for walking, cycling and visiting some of the region’s most popular sights

Glorious Elizabethan manor house lovingly furnished with exceptional art and antiques by its welcoming owners

Up the winding road to stillness, nature and a magical view. There’s glorious Gubbio to explore, and a log fire to come home to

A stylish hotel, tucked away yet central, an unusually quiet base for exploring Rome just a three-minute walk from the tube station

A handsome little château perched on the edge of a verdant valley, with wonderful views, lots of space and a rambling garden

A remote, rustic place for a digital detox - wildly romantic and perfect in summer with the doors open. Children can play in safety