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

A grand place for up to 12 adventurous souls and the young at heart: swim, bob in a boat, hike and cycle or simply revel in the greenery and peace

Three family friendly gites with a contemporary feel, a saltwater pool, national trails to wander and wellness retreats on offer

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

A tranquil cabin for two in rural countryside near arty Totnes: there are walks from the door and all of Devon is yours to explore

Come for an oasis of peace - no crowds in the National Park, just olive groves, mountain views and tranquil nature

Gem-like in a deep park among meadows, a family-friendly château with 2 stylish cottages. Join the lovely owners for dinner, dip in the pool

Bold, bright decor within the 19th-century walls of this pretty courtyard cottage, with a hot tub and long views over parkland and lake

You'll feel ensconced in the countryside in this cosy cottage with a private garden overlooking the little vineyard and a secluded pool

Restored stone barn on a farm in the Lake District National Park, with views of fields and woods and an excellent pub nearby

Your own cosy apartment in the once arty, now classy Latin Quarter. An elegant, romantic and peaceful bolthole for 2

Traditional bedrooms lie under the beams of this fascinating country mansion - a grand, hospitable B&B near St Malo and sand beaches

This cottage is stylish and serene, beautifully transformed from an old farm building – come for golf, beaches, walks and bird-watching

An attractive converted stable with covered veranda, private garden and views over rolling countryside, minutes from the coast

History, tranquillity and genuine warmth in a beautifully restored medieval château, deep in the heart of the countryside

A small hotel with gorgeous interiors, friendly staff, spacious rooms, a proper library, pretty garden and a relaxed, homely feel

Wild beauty and hundreds of birds on the shore of a freshwater lake. Frank and Daniella look after you in a homely, fuss free way

Fall in love with this riverside village, lost in a valley in lower Normandy, and this sunny house for couples or families