Come to be doused in nature, tradition and rare Vino Santo at this soulful retreat, girded by orchards between the Dolomites and Lake Garda

An oast house B&B surrounded by countryside and with a blooming garden; walk to the village pub, drive to nearby stately castles

An 18th-century beamed inn with tasty food, pretty bedrooms and a large garden just a ten-minute drive from Chichester

Strolling distance from the village of Seggiano, peace and beauty fill every corner of this ancient, view-filled retreat

Kids range free, adults recharge in these two gites on a 17th-century estate with sunny gardens and a pool. Hike, bike, swim, relax...

A light and bright converted milking parlour in a rural idyll with a barbecue hut, a spa overlooked by horses and a shared hot tub

A townhouse with a walled garden by the church in a peaceful village where friendly Scottish owners feed and look after you well

Good looking barn conversion for sociable gatherings on an organic farm – meet the animals, take a day trip, go walking

Come to the wild Cévennes to hike, ride, kayak down the Hérault river – or just revel in your pretty, generous house, pool and garden space

Swing off the main road through the village, up into the hills along a narrow track and through a gate, observed by curious sheep

A very tastefully restored old stone stable on a gloriously rural estate with woodland gardens, lake and a deer park

A striking cabin, drenched in light, with views over open countryside to the Sugar Loaf in the distance

Glorious Elizabethan manor house lovingly furnished with exceptional art and antiques by its welcoming owners

A Victorian house on a 5000 acre estate, snazzily renovated and tucked down a track with a private lake, in the quieter part of Cumbria

Very relaxed B&B at this 17th-century country house just 5 minutes from the perched village of St-Paul-de-Vence and 10 from the sea

Big skies, a tantalising beach and truly inspired food combinations at this friendly, busy coastal village inn – stylish rooms too

A cracking English inn with open fires, great food, gorgeous rooms, happy staff, lovely gardens and well-kept English ales

Sweet, peaceful cottage tucked into a quiet lane and within popping distance to all of Ludlow's historical and culinary delights