A charming gite tucked into acres of ancient parkland, with an outdoor kitchen and deer wandering by at dusk

Winter fires, a summer pool, and gorgeous food all year round... Live slow in the hills of

Family cottage within 25 acres of fields, garden and orchard with fresh eggs to collect, wellies for walking and animals roaming the farm

Come to be inspired - by the buildings, the art, the concept and the rich history. You should be very comfortable too, and well fed

A 16th-century timbered riverside inn with a relaxed, rustic feel, garden cabin rooms with views and fresh seasonal and homegrown food

An airy Estate Manager's House set in pretty grounds with a pool, orchard, barbecue and private terrace for long lazy days in the sun

Family-run B&B in traditional trulli with hands-on hosts. Swim in the pool, explore the countryside, the coast is half an hour’s drive away

Perched on a hilltop in a nature reserve, two lovely places to stay. Hike and beach-hop all day before relaxing in the pool

A Georgian townhouse full of character for an epic family and friend get-together. The best of Hay is a stroll away

Warm interiors, pretty bedrooms and excellent breakfasts – good value in a very handy central spot

A lovely, spacious 1830s house in the heart of arty Westport with nearly an acre of garden, an apple orchard and the river running past

A warm, comfortable and light-filled 1800s cottage with south-facing garden and absolutely wonderful views over the Kyles of Bute

Two cottages which can be taken together, in wing of a warm yellow 1927 house. Charming owners, beautiful grounds and breathtaking views

Rural French heaven at this lovely farm within four hectares. Natural materials, neutral colours and a lavender-lined pool all to yourselves

A delight to stay in this 1880s croft house on the quieter west coast - fabulous vegetarian and vegan food, thoughtful rooms, lovely owners

Inspiring scenery for this lavender farm near a Provençal village. Rustic eco-friendly cottages, a hump-backed bridge, a hammock by the pool

A pair of historic houses with far-reaching views of the Cotswold Hills and walks from the gate

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