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

Dine wonderfully on farm-fresh food and grandma's recipes; cookery classes too! And views, a pool, farm animals, sunsets, a warm family...

Tucked at the bottom of a long track and surrounded by a gorgeous natural landscape, is this generous end-slice of a 17th-century stone farm

Close to the honeypots of Domme and Sarlat, a hideaway for 2 in an ancient French hamlet. The apartment is serene, the views are glorious

A majestic renovation of a Victorian 'model' farm with underfloor heating, open plan design, light bright lines and not a whiff of IKEA

Get the full-English bucolic countryside experience at this boutique inn right in the heart of a quintessentially pretty Cotswold village

A beautifully renovated getaway set in glorious countryside near the Lakes. Strike out on walks from the door, relax in the woodland garden

A lovely big house with huge riverside gardens and an easy-going charm – a 15-minute walk from bookish Hay-on-Wye

For retreats, groups of friends, and big families: come to recharge the senses at this special and ancient house enveloped by wild gardens

An oh-so-special B&B in Palermo's ancient heart. This city at the edge of Europe, with its Arab-Norman-Byzantine heritage, is fascinating

Wander down a pebble path to this large, light holiday home near La Rochelle. Eco-friendly, accessible to all, and perfectly peaceful

A light-filled, modern house with wonderful sea views through vast picture windows stretching all the way to St Kilda on clear days

This civilised bolthole offers a quiet retreat, castle views and the magic of Edinburgh on your doorstep

A super Georgian cottage with its own private garden, very comfortable bedrooms and acres of bird-filled grounds to explore

Cosy bolthole for two in a tiny hamlet next to a river and pub; walk the hills or spend the day at the unspoiled coast

Down a track with a delightfully remote feel but near to the coast and with good walking and cycling; views out to sea are awesome

Fringing Tuscany countryside and fun Montone, an authentic Umbrian mansion with Slow Food, lavender fields, apartments and pool. Pure Italy

A spacious and bright old sandstone farm building with private garden, all one one level and with lovely views over fields and countryside