Step through a door in an old wooden gate to discover a courtyard garden on the edge of town close to golden sands

Historic 19th-century maison de maître, perfect for a gathering of friends, within walking distance of the old town’s charms

Peaceful converted barn on a remote working farm – pet the donkeys, wild swim and row on the lake, warm up around the wood-burner

Great staff, beautiful design, a fine old building and sublime food make this 600-year-old inn a perfect escape all year round

From the delicious scented garden with its limestone pool to the cool rooms with perfect linen, this is a place for a special occasion

A large cottage by the walled garden on a peaceful estate with oodles of space for big gatherings and views over a lake and mature trees

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

Immersed in nature, high in the magnificent Cheviot Hills, this wooden-clad off-grid cottage has sleek, modern interiors and grand views

Picture-perfect Andalusian houses with private, colourful gardens, stunning mountain views and sparkling pool; utterly relaxing

A lovely, long barn-style conversion with much space, stunning views across the spectacular bay and a secret beach to stroll to

The river's gentle flow sets the tone for a relaxing stay in this peaceful Loire estate: quiet rooms, sweet village, dinner with Madame

A magnificent Victorian clock tower on a peaceful, bird-filled estate with a garden, gorgeous views across the park and activities to join

Pluck grapes, splash in the child-shallow pool and explore the ‘Yorkshire of Italy’ with rolling green hills and conical trulli

A scented garden, delicious local delicacies and those coastal landscapes. This place is a sensory feast

A charming B&B in south Sardinia, near Cagliari: circled by palms and cypresses, overlooking sweet-smelling lemon & orange groves. Bliss

Cosy cottage on a working farm just ten miles from Edinburgh with spectacular views, walks from the door and a wood-fired sauna

Settle in, relax, enjoy the local food - walk the dramatically beautiful coast path, explore rich West Wales from this handsome old house

Charming cottage in the Peak District National Park for hill walking, cycling and bird watching, or simply unwinding amid much beauty