A 200-year-old quintessential Umbrian farmhouse with pool, immersed in nature and with no immediate neighbours for lazy, peaceful days

Moments from Chamonix, a sweet chalet with pretty gardens in sun or snow under a backdrop of Mont Blanc – perfect for the adventurous

A delightful mix of old and new in a conservation village with a four-acre garden that attracts all the local birds. Guests love it here

History, tranquillity and genuine warmth in a beautifully restored medieval château, deep in the heart of the countryside

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

A beautifully curated 1910 architect-designed summerhouse, filled with light and stunning views, with gardens, grove and refreshing pool

Immaculate Cotswold beauty with great food, welcoming staff, handsome rooms and a sun-trap terrace, plus countryside walks from the door

Get away from it all in 'old' France, where melons taste like melons & hikes start from the door. This rural bolthole is a serious treat

Created around a Georgian house, with lake, woodland and fields, this hotel and members' club offers great food, fresh air and much comfort