Plenty of uncluttered easy space both in and out by the private pool - children love the freedom - great wine, food, and cycling country

Jagged Dolomite peaks frame every view from this farmhouse with two neat apartments – come sun or snow, adventures in nature await

This is a superb base to explore the island's glittering bays, vibrant coastal cities, mountains, valleys and forests

Leave crowds behind for this charming stone farmhouse in the olive groves of rural Umbria – bring friends and have it all to yourselves

Blissful views to vineyards and mountains from this faithful reproduction of a 16th-century manor. Eat well, hike, bike, sauna and swim

Understatedly stylish with French antiques, sofas and balconies overlooking town and gardens. A grown-ups' retreat, 200m from the ocean

A beautifully restored listed barn of Westmorland stone sitting in a conservation area village in spectacular walking country, near Appleby

A sweet bolthole around a courtyard on a smallholding, extremely comfortable, bright and spacious inside and with a communal garden

This elegantly restored house with stunning views to snow-capped peaks is a testament to the owners' love of art and antiques

A very tastefully restored old stone stable on a gloriously rural estate with woodland gardens, lake and a deer park

Rustic, quirky and layered with history, this is an exquisite slice of traditional Sicilian life, with welcoming and generous hosts

A lovely restored house on a farm beside a cluster of ancient buildings surrounded by lush forest and grasslands – a deeply rural spot

Stylish eco barns with generous hampers - Threshing Barn sleeps 8, Hay Barn 2. Close to village, beach & pub, with friendly owners close by

Near Southwold - rich colours, fresh flowers and exotica! Fields for the dogs, walled gardens for you, logs, umbrellas, digital showers...

Gather loved ones and come for a family holiday with oodles of space, a gorgeous pool and a tropical garden with views of mountains and sea

Traditional beamed cottage, tucked in the hills, with views to distant beaches plus colourful gardens and a pool

A striking cabin, drenched in light, with views over open countryside to the Sugar Loaf in the distance

Shed your urban cares here with a gorgeous living space, woods and meadows to wander and stunning views of The Black Mountains