A beguiling retreat for a couple or a family of four – feel cosy and secluded in a thatched cottage close to the coast

An elegant manor house with pretty bedrooms, pool and large grounds. Nathalie looks after you with ease and sets you up with big breakfasts

At the foot of the Cambrian Mountains, an ancient whitewashed cottage with cosy, light-flooded interiors – a perfect rural bolthole for two

Light, airy rooms for couples in an Asturian villa - home-baked breads, organic dinners and lovely country walks, 40 minutes from coast

Perched on a hillside between mountains and sea is this charming house in a modern Spanish style, engulfed by a beautiful garden with views

Wisteria, clematis and roses clamber up this pretty stone barn conversion with its own big garden surrounded by mature trees and many birds

Two lovely cottages, packed with atmosphere, character and comfort in a magical timeless valley surrounded by nature

Step into the valley region from this beautifully restored 17th-century house surrounded by saltwater and freshwater canals and lakes

Hike the Wild Boar Fells, get cosy at home with books, games and DVDs, and meet the farm’s hens, cows and sheep

Delightful almshouse, steeped in history, in a peaceful churchyard setting with far-reaching countryside views

A truly cosy cottage in a superb setting for happy holidays, with dogs welcome, beaches nearby and wonderful walking all around

A thoughtful conversion of an old farm barn with beautifully-beamed interiors - a flawless, rural escape for romantics and dreamers

Remote wartime research station turned stylish retreat with knockout views, wild walks and a front-row seat to the weather

A cool little inn lost in beautiful hills, child- and dog-friendly, with happy staff and award-winning food

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