A peaceful grown-up place circled by meadows and woodland with helpful owners next door – a superb spot to explore the south-west

A hop from the Côte d'Azur is this elegant home: bring friends, explore the garden, curl up on the sofa, dip in the heated pool

A delightful home-from-home village house with large gardens and walks from the door – perfect for families

Romantics will love this small converted hut-on-a-hillside surrounded by pines and olives with stunning views over the old town and the sea

This stylish B&B is foodie heaven. Its eclectic, multicultural menu - and décor to match - make for a special getaway to the Cornish coast

A cheery farmhouse conversion for groups outside a village in a non-touristy part of Italy, close to scenic trails and medieval villages

Stylish B&B rooms in a peaceful little château, amongst rolling hills, woods and farmland - bikes and boules to borrow, lovely pool to share

Come to be cosseted in this gloriously peaceful retreat among beautiful gardens with much old-fashioned charm and excellent food

Medieval manor house and busy farm. A welcoming atmosphere, big bedrooms, breakfast in the baronial great hall by the cosy log fire

Between Penzance and Helston and close to sandy beaches is a sweet space for four. Good for young families and all garden lovers

A Victorian farm steading cleverly repurposed as an open-plan holiday home with bright, colourful interiors, deep in the Perthshire hills

An impressive limestone house on three levels created within the ruins of an ancient village with uninterrupted views of the Vézère valley

A rare treat to stay in this lovely stone farmhouse in the Durham Dales with acres of private farmland and magical interiors by Rita Konig

A scented garden, delicious local delicacies and those coastal landscapes. This place is a sensory feast

Come to be wrapped by wind and waves from this unique nest with an outdoor bath facing west - nature lovers and adventurers will be seduced

Plenty of uncluttered easy space both in and out by the private pool - children love the freedom - great wine, food, and cycling country

Homely furnishings and 17th-century charm at this estate on the Severn, whose owners are mad about horses and give you fine home produce