Escape your cares here, move from terrace to terrace tracking the sun's progress and dive into the sea from your own swimming platform

A spacious farmhouse with a pool in the grounds of a stately château. Wander the walled garden, explore the countryside and pretty villages

An eco renovation of an 1800s gamekeepers cottage, now a charming place for couples or families to immerse themselves in nature

Created around a Georgian house, with lake, woodland and fields, this hotel and members' club offers great food, fresh air and much comfort

Tranquil stone house with a rustic feel, a large garden with a swimming pool and views of the French Riviera and out to sea

An old-world inn full of colour, with open fires, cosy rooms, local food and the magnificent Northumberland National Park all around

Be inspired by owner Oriane's interiors, explore the region’s famous markets, and soak up the charm of the Perche countryside

Up the drive flanked by grazing horses, to a warm welcome from the housekeeper and a great fire in the hall. Perfect for family gatherings

A thoughtful conversion of an old farm barn with beautifully-beamed interiors - a flawless, rural escape for romantics and dreamers

An ancient thatched cottage near Dartmoor with a warming log fire in winter and flowers inside and out in the summer

Welcome to a cosy, country-rustic bolthole for four, in a friendly, community village inn, with some of the best food in Shropshire

Gorgeously restored villas with breathtaking views. Chill out on the terrace, sample the owner’s homemade wine, and the wood-fired pizza!

Three comfortable stone houses clustered around the owners' home. Glorious views spread out below you across rolling countryside

A sprint from London: a Cotswolds pub modernised with sympathy and care. Happy staff, organic ales and food, gorgeous rooms

Two cottages for couples: one more traditional, the other fresh and modern, both comfortable and romantic and there's a good pub next door

Come for big open skies, sweeping beaches and the charming towns of north Norfolk from this pretty flintstone cottage in Docking village

A sweet little gîte for two in the centre of a dreamy medieval village. Happily private but with loads to explore from your door

Delightful, rustic retreat for families, romantic couples and singles. Food, views and owners are lovely