An Italian farmhouse with soothing views, a scented garden and a big swimming pool where you can unwind in peace and comfort

A Renaissance farmhouse in a secret Welsh valley with a stunning garden. Sleep under soaring beams, enjoy peace and warm hospitality

Magical for nature lovers, with wraparound views to the coastline of Skye. Inside: warmth, luxury and not a whisper from the wildest gale

Close to the honeypots of Domme and Sarlat, a hideaway for 2 in an ancient French hamlet. The apartment is serene, the views are glorious

Hilltop farmhouse converted into a light and spacious, contemporary country house where vintage and modern happily mix. Stunning views, too

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

Stylish, family-friendly hotel on the side of a peaceful Cotswold hill with big views, well-priced rooms and a 400-acre estate to explore

Between Penzance and Helston and close to sandy beaches is a sweet space for four. Good for young families and all garden lovers

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

This warm and friendly little hotel is on a mission - to give you really good food, excellent wine and a very comfortable night's sleep

Four pretty apartments perfect for groups. A natural swimming pool, animals roaming and walking distance from a summer boat to the beaches!

A small, stylish hotel lost in the country with beautiful rooms, excellent food, fine walking and a river passing directly outside

A serene riverside retreat on the Lot, with manicured gardens and a shared pool, tennis court and children's playground for socialising

In a quaint village with a bakery, brasserie and shops, a handsome gîte with a wonderful pool and fashion museum

Find a stunning entrance hall and quirky interiors at this colourful and comfortable 1890 olive mill sitting pretty in the National Park

A smartly renovated village pub with rooms welcoming locals, visitors, families and dogs on a Staffordshire country estate

Country house in five acres of beautiful gardens, orchard and woodland – a relaxed, friendly place with super walks all around you

Great for comfort, beauty, character and home baking. Borrow vintage bikes to explore Cambridge: Christine knows it inside out