After trekking Offa's Dyke, return to a cosy wood-burner stocked with logs and a sumptuous bed - you'll love this country retreat for two

A perfectly romantic and gorgeously restored bothy in a garden on a hillside by the sea, with grand views over the mountains of Skye

A delightful coastal house with lush courtyard gardens, masses of space, home office and terraces galore

A delightfully untouched and simple cottage and garden for old-fashioned family seaside holidays just a short walk to Mawgan Porth beach

Great design along with much comfort and warmth an hour from Inverness airport, but a world away from the city and with stunning views

A rustic haven in Vouvray wine country: bask on sun beds near the elegant pool, cosy up to the wood-burner, relax in your beautiful bedroom

A warm and convivial place steeped in French history with an interesting, kind host who really looks after you. Under an hour from Paris too

Two spruce spaces for couples in peaceful Cornish countryside; it’s an easy drive to gardens, both coastlines and good eateries

An historic, moated manor house dating from the 16th-century, fully restored and with all mod cons, including an indoor heated pool

Up the winding road to stillness, nature and a magical view. There’s glorious Gubbio to explore, and a log fire to come home to

Cakes from the host & eggs from the hens. Bring a party, bring the dogs, and soak up the history from a very fine house in the Cotswolds

A lovely villa in the Sóller valley close to stunning beaches, secret coves and a dramatic mountain range. Mallorca never fails to seduce

A much-loved Tuscan villa restored to elegance: dinner on the terrace, frescoes, rose garden, a small spa…and Florence a 20-minute drive

Three very special places to stay on one glorious estate. Gather those whose company you enjoy and immerse yourselves in beauty and history

Set loose your inner castaway on your very own island with enthralling views and much wildlife a short boat ride from Skye

A big, homely farmhouse on the Umbria/Tuscany border for family holidays filled with sunshine, outdoor frolics and good food

Serious art, lovely lighting, great sound system and a fat wood-burner belting out the heat at this super place for families or friends

The holiday starts on the bumpy track along to this Arts & Crafts style modern house with plenty of space and a wrap-around garden