A countryside escape for 2 near Chepstow with traditional interiors and cheery wood-burner. Not suitable for children but dogs very welcome

Gloriously green rural self-catering apartments with pool and lovely, friendly owners

Big house with bags of character and easy access to beaches, cafés and cobbled streets, coastal paths and hidden coves

Charming gardens for you and your dog in a barn conversion in rural Norfolk half an hour from coast

Comfortable and cosy B&B with superb food, tucked away on a dairy farm in the very quietest part of Pembrokeshire near the coast path

A beautifully restored cottage and extra wing for 3 - 4 on Bodmin Moor for families, outdoor types and lovers of real countryside – dogs can come too

Up in the hills, an amazing family holiday with Lorna and Lee. Weekly paella nights, great pool, lovely walking. Beauty therapies, too...

A friendly, generous, big old house with not an ounce of pretension. Big families will adore gathering here to have fun and unwind

A grand yet very homely place with tasty home cooking and 200 acres to explore. Play golf, sail, cycle – wonderfully informal

Your very own château in the Dordogne for big family get-togethers and special celebrations

Bedrooms have seersucker linen, doors open to the countryside and Beaune is a hop away. David and Niels ensure a memorable stay

A bright, light newly built annexe flat adjoining a farmhouse and sitting on a hill looking out over a lake and fields beyond to the village

A smart stone house with huge gardens and a barrel sauna nestled in a valley between mountains and sea - perfect for lovers of the outdoors

An inspirational setting and an enthusiastic welcome from your hosts and their young family - lose your heart to its baroque beauty

Off-the-beaten track cottage promises peace and quiet, wild swimming and hikes in the hills. A world away from the urban jungle

High in the heavenly hills is this very smartly converted farm building, with underfloor heating, much glass, wood and exposed brickwork

Superb views, scenic walks and a huge range of activities all within easy reach of this beautifully restored property