A tucked-away and peaceful retreat from which to explore the beautiful Dordogne or simply to unwind and recharge

On a magical peninsular in west Galloway, land of sea and cows, 2 stylish cottages & a farmhouse perfect for nature-loving families...

Immaculate bedrooms, a rustic bar... but there’s more to this place than cool design. The service is superb and the food is lovely

Eight miles from York, near Moors and coast, this smart historic home is just the ticket for families and small groups of friends

A beautifully renovated apartment in a quiet street in central Bordeaux, with fine old features and all modernities. Ideal for couples

A cool converted barn on an organic farm near Brittany’s loveliest beaches, with a kitchen garden and play area, perfect for foodie families

A fine old house packed with grand old things above Portree Bay in the middle of Skye - homely bedrooms, some huge, are a treat

Climb the candle-lit marble staircase to dream between lavender-scented sheets in splendid rooms, some with balcony or terrace

Manor house in the grounds of a quintessential 18th-century French château with pretty gardens and lots of space just 3kms from Bayeux

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

A very pretty old coach house in a south London garden – perfect for a couple or a family. Friendly owners live across the courtyard

A classic French beauty of a place; home to an engaging young family who love to entertain and look after you with great care

A light and bright converted milking parlour in a rural idyll with a barbecue hut, a spa overlooked by horses and a shared hot tub

Three beautiful spaces for a much-awaited gathering of friends and family. Share the glorious gardens, swim in the pool, create memories

Come to be looked after very well in this meticulously renovated old farmhouse with elegant bedrooms, tasty breakfasts and a kind host

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

A converted chapel - cosy and creative - right on the beach. Wander the Cornish coast, explore small towns and retreat from the everyday

A delightful home-from-home village house with large gardens and walks from the door – perfect for families