A large, attractive 18th-century house with sweeping lawns, outdoor seating areas and two free-standing baths by an ivy-clad wall

Thoughtful red brick barn conversion on a working farm. Peaceful, practical and within easy reach of outdoor activities

Bright and spacious barn for two and a baby on the South Downs Way, close to Brighton and the coast

Hilltop château on the edge of a small village half an hour from Saint-Émilion, with a lovely garden, a swimming pool and two lakes

There’s a calm feel to this three-storey cottage, close to the centre of Bridport and the beach. Great for families, walkers and dogs

Delight awaits at every turn - rustic-chic apartments, stylish interiors, organic olive groves to roam. The hacienda is steeped in history

Refurbished pub in a village high in the hills of the North York Moors, with stylish rooms and unpretentious food using quality ingredients

A slice of rural heaven close to the Pembrokeshire coast - good rooms, hearty food, wonderful walks and beautiful beaches wait

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

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

A sustainably-designed small, family-run eco hotel within a nature park by the sea in stunning Basque country. Great food too

Ease into a slower way of life from this beautiful Tuscan farmhouse surrounded by vineyards in the valley below medieval Montepulciano

A small, delightful hotel, perched on a high hill within a 14th-century convent with stunning views, garden and pool - very special indeed

Designed with style and comfort, peaceful, sophisticated and serene with countryside views. And you have your own lovely pool

Come for a big gathering of friends or family and take the whole house plus an extra cottage in the pretty gardens – swim in the pool, relax

Chocolate-box cottages in deepest Normandy, owned by bright young things with a passion for organic cuisine and the good life

Take up residence in central London, surrounded by good places to eat. You have your own vast open-plan living space, light and lovely

Artists, poets, nature lovers, walkers and dreamers will be happy in this simple, airy suite surrounded by a fecund garden and much peace