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

1820s cottage with long views, a lovely garden and generous extras. Alnwick is close and miles of white sandy beaches with dunes

A peaceful old ivy-clad mill with a beautiful terrace overlooking the water, sculpture-filled gardens, comfortable bedrooms and hearty food

A gorgeous old gardener's house in grand Belle Epoque style, filled with every comfort and sitting in the grounds of a magnificent château

Once a coach house, now a split-level place to stay – you can walk to the river and it's just a short hop to central London

Feel French in this very beautiful 300-year-old house with a large garden and pool in a hilltop medieval village of winding, cobbled streets

In the heart of the East Sussex countryside, a fun community inn, with rustic-historic bedrooms, scrumptious food, and a great welcome for dogs

An elegant medieval manor in the Loire with spiral stone staircases, mullioned windows, jaunty turrets and a fairytale suite just for you

Superb views, scenic walks and a huge range of activities all within easy reach of this beautifully restored property

The views are green, both cottages are homely and comfortable and the gardens have direct access to the riverbank footpath for walks

A 15th-century courtyard hides a petite contemporary apartment – a fabulous base from which to explore the city and all its treasures

Chill under poolside palm trees or lose yourself in novels on super comfy armchairs. Funchal with its colourful markets is within easy reach

A cosy, courteous, family-run hotel with ‘chocolatines’ and cherry jams at breakfast, Basque dishes at dinner, and gorgeous rolling views

No-nonsense farm conversions with open, airy rooms and good big showers sharing a pool, a playground and fabulous views. Great walks, too

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

Two family and dog friendly retreats for lovers of the countryside, birdwatchers and those wishing to escape the crowds

A classic period property right on the river, perfectly placed to explore the delights of nearby Marlborough

A wonderful surprise inside this 1590 house sitting in a beautiful walled garden full of fruit trees, just off the High Street