An impressive manor house set in gentle rolling countryside ten miles from Oxford with a delightful garden, warm hosts and organic breakfast

A niftily converted barn with high vaulted ceiling sitting on a hill with wonderful views over a newly-created lake and the Stour Valley

On the outskirts of Marazion, this timber clad house perched above the sea is a super pad for romantic couples

A charming base in historic Beaulieu - expect delicious food, traditional country-house interiors, and walks that start from the front door

A modern, architect-designed renovation of a 19th-century building, sitting in harmony with nature yet only a short drive from Bordeaux

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

Warm interiors, pretty bedrooms and excellent breakfasts – good value in a very handy central spot

A stylish base for those who want to explore the beautiful north – expect good food, stylish interiors and a pretty market town

In truffle, lavender and olive oil country, a dreamy wine château with terraced gardens, run by hosts whose happiness is infectious

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

Green and serene, a striking array of eco cottages on a family farm where style and comfort reign, close to the coast but far from the crowd

Choose between airy bedrooms up an elegant stair, or magnificent rooms at garden-level with private terraces. Find sweetness and warmth

A converted 19th-century church in the Northumberland National Park with beautiful stained-glass windows and a restored tower

An island of oyster farms, salt pans and white beaches, woolly donkeys, countless push-bikes and the odd celeb – we love the Ile de Ré!

A pair of historic houses with far-reaching views of the Cotswold Hills and walks from the gate

Be inspired by owner Oriane's interiors, explore the region’s famous markets, and soak up the charm of the Perche countryside

A 16th-century characterful gem right on the harbourside, serving excellent food at reasonable prices and with pleasant bedrooms

Modest and authentic, a top-floor apartment in an eco-friendly Provençal farmhouse, with dogs and hens. River swims are a stroll away...