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

A small, quirky country house hotel with lovely staff, pretty rooms and heavenly food served in a pillared dining room

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

Peace, space, nature in the Champagne-hugged Somme valley - and home-grown, organic meals with generous French hosts. Family-perfect

Learn about local lore, taste the wines, bliss out in the garden and enjoy the company of Éric and Cathy, warm, humorous and talented hosts

Generous, fun house, perfect for family gatherings. Head down the hill for sandy beaches or let kids and dogs run wild on the Purbeck coast

On top of sand dunes, this bright and airy cottage has glorious views, walks are lovely and you can bring your dog

A new-build in local stone with vast windows gazing out at the meeting place of three beautiful lochs, surrounded by 12 acres of croft land

Straight out of a fairy tale, a rustic cottage by a babbling brook: a magical escape for couples, the craggy coast in easy reach

Come to a gorgeous bolthole, just for two, in a sleepy riverside village with the delights of the Corrèze at your feet

A 15th-century hotel and spa with beamed lounges and two restaurants, standing proudly on the high street

Vast rooms, thick stone walls and ancient flagged floors skilfully modernised to create comfort, surrounded by romantic château gardens

Bring boots, maps, your dog and an appetite for high places and deep comfort in this restored farm conversion

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

Hospitable Jorge and Clotilde love nothing more than sharing their colourful, chaotic old house with guests. The farm produce is fabulous

A delight to stay in this 1880s croft house on the quieter west coast - fabulous vegetarian and vegan food, thoughtful rooms, lovely owners

A modern take on an Iron Age roundhouse with stunning sea views in Scotland’s wild west, perfect for couples

Glorious boutique hotel on the Sorrento Peninsula with Michelin-starred restaurant and superb cellar to explore