Families will adore coming here, to reconnect through wonderful outdoor activities in glorious countryside and to feel cossetted indoors

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

Swim with frogs in the freshwater pool, breakfast in the sunshine, play boules by moonlight. Châteaux don't get much more rural

A converted stable on a peaceful farm surrounded by acres of countryside - a Sawday's Community Champion

The central part of a much larger building in a 17th-century hamlet with bright, spacious rooms, shared pool and glorious private gardens

An old bakehouse, part of a farm gifted to The National Trust for Jersey with a beautiful walled garden filled with wildflowers in spring

Nature lovers will be tempted to this gem of a village cottage in the Duddon Valley – a truly peaceful slice of the Lakes

A handsome house with breath-taking mountain views: perfect for summer holidays and walking in spring and autumn

Two restored mill buildings in the serene French countryside, with river views and artful interiors – a peaceful self-catering escape

Stay in the grounds of a 19th-century château turned family home, where 500-year-old oak trees shade a glorious garden

Treat yourself to a bit of a rest with the one you love at this dreamy gîte in glorious countryside, with pool, garden and gorgeous walks

Shed your urban cares here with a gorgeous living space, woods and meadows to wander and stunning views of The Black Mountains

Traditional family-run hotel with sitting rooms galore, award-winning food and Snowdon views. High teas and games room for children too

Near Mont St Michel, an 18th-century 'maison de plaisance' in historic grounds run by a charming family. Don't miss the table d'hôte!

Friendly inn close to Glastonbury. Locals come for breakfast, there's a lively bar and excellent bedrooms, some with a bath in the room

An artistic escape with a stunning kitchen in sleepy, gastronomic Lot – stroll to the village market and feast on local produce

An old chapel, smartly and sustainably converted, with a hot tub to soothe tired limbs after country walks through fells and dales