A privately-owned cottage, full of interesting things, on tranquil farmland within the NT Stackpole Estate a 20-minute walk to the coast

Deep in Burgundy's wine country, an elegant maison de maître sits in acres of gloriously private parkland

An ancient farmhouse transformed into a peaceful place to stay with lovely gardens, a swimming pool and delicious organic food

One of Scotland’s coolest hotels waits at the end of a four-mile track - you find loch, mountain and sky, and Tom’s fabulous food

A lovely spot in an AONB for this bright and airy converted barn, one of four round a gravelled courtyard on a 600-acre estate

Historic old house in a beautiful, traditional village. Boulangerie, bar, crêperie all a stroll away

A view-filled waterside retreat surrounded by ten acres of meadow and trees, with a cosy firepit for starry nights

A spacious, luxurious family retreat, remote but close to Audierne. Watch surfers shoot the waves as seagulls wheel above

A beautifully-restored Devon bank barn at the end of a quiet lane in the glorious South Hams, just right for a couple or small family

A magical Scottish Baronial-style house with stunning valley views; stroll to good restaurants, explore the spectacular Borders

An ancient trullo saraceno, carefully restored and sitting in a huge swathe of nature, with a serene pool, gnarly olives and wide skies

An important spot for this grand 19th-century château on the banks of the Loire, steeped in history and with kind, erudite owners

A warm retreat in a charming Sussex backwater, with a changing menu of fabulous food, and well-furbished bedrooms upstairs

A rare treat, 700 metres above sea level and girdled by forests, waterfalls, chestnuts and olives, this is the place to come for solace

For families and friends, foodies, surfers and lovers of southern Spain’s historic, vibrant Costa de la Luz

Great design along with much comfort and warmth an hour from Inverness airport, but a world away from the city and with stunning views

Two peaceful spaces in a beautiful garden with a morning concert from the birds and a terrace for magical outdoor meals

A townhouse with a walled garden by the church in a peaceful village where friendly Scottish owners feed and look after you well