At the gates of a country estate, two quirky hexagonal lodge houses with private outdoor seating and acres of grounds for walks and picnics

A captivating place for couples and families with fabulous views, pool and foodie hosts. River water sports, markets and vineyards near

An ancient farmhouse transformed into a peaceful place to stay with lovely gardens, a swimming pool and delicious organic food

You’re in Snowdonia National Park: cycle, hike, swim, climb & trampoline to your heart’s content. Come home to comfort, warmth, grand views

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

Your own cottage on a wine estate in a very beautiful part of the South Downs, famed for world-class sparkling wines

Come to this delightful house, a marriage of old stones and modern furniture, for pure remote air, great outdoor sports and fine dining

A converted coach house and stables, now one long cottage with much space, a country house feel and your own walled garden

A real treat to stay in this elegant 18th-century house with pampering bedrooms, gorgeous home-cooked food and stunning gardens with pool

An old farmhouse in a hilltop town deep in wine country, with a charming owner intent on ensuring you make the most of your stay

For families and friends, foodies, surfers and lovers of southern Spain’s historic, vibrant Costa de la Luz

A gorgeous apartment in the heart of a Jacobean-style manor house with sweeping views over woodlands and the wonderful gardens

Hear the rooting of wild boar and the odd splash of the pool. For those who love fresh air, great food, and the sweet hills of Umbria

A converted old granary next to a traditional Welsh longhouse in a deeply rural setting for unfussy nature lovers

Classic coaching inn in a bustling village offers restful rooms, real ales and the Cotswolds on your doorstep

An oh-so-special B&B in Palermo's ancient heart. This city at the edge of Europe, with its Arab-Norman-Byzantine heritage, is fascinating

A serene retreat basking above the Algarve with sea views from the garden and pool, and charming Moorish details

Gaze out to the shimmering bay from your bird and nature-filled retreat in the tree-studded mountains near Alcúdia