Lovely owners have created this quirky space on their farm; side-by-side al fresco baths make it romantic for two

A cosy and pretty old cottage for rest or romance, with garden and pool in a small hamlet surrounded by walnut orchards and mixed woodland

Sleek modern interiors now grace this ancient building with architectural joys, a courtyard garden and rooftop terrace with views

Characterful and family-friendly apartments on this lovely wine-country estate: great hosts, glorious grounds and pool, home-grown food

Come for an oasis of peace - no crowds in the National Park, just olive groves, mountain views and tranquil nature

Lovingly renovated farmhouse amid vines and sunflowers, deep in the Charente countryside - small pool in garden, beaches 45 minutes away.

An 18th-century listed cottage in a pretty terrace with a private courtyard garden and pond, just a short walk from the high street

White-painted beams, wonky white walls and your own parking spot fairly nearby. You're near the harbour and subtropical gardens

A relaxed home-from-home feel at this Spanish house with old-fashioned charm, a big garden and pool and lovely views from every window

A small, family-run boutique hotel sitting right at the foot of Etna with wonderful views, garden, pool and ambrosial Sicilian breakfasts

A very special renovation of a 12th-century convent, now an elegant, tranquil place to stay with beautiful, bird-filled gardens

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

High in Ávila's unspoilt nature is this stylish, eco-brilliant family hotel: mountains, massages, pool, organic dinners... a special escape

Come to be cossetted in this 300-year-old Burgundy farmhouse with rose garden, sheltered pool and convivial Dutch owners

Bedrooms have seersucker linen, doors open to the countryside and Beaune is a hop away. David and Niels ensure a memorable stay

By a lake, enclosed by woodland - a contemporary house and barn, full of handmade furniture – laze in a hammock, walk the Jurassic Coast

Round up family and friends and head for the glorious South Hams and this eco-friendly barn conversion for ten with extra cottage

A big, beamed contemporary barn filled with light and surrounded by unspoilt countryside for a romantic retreat.