A converted coach house and stables, now one long cottage with much space, a country house feel and your own walled garden

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

For lovers of tranquillity and simple pleasures with a private pool, tennis court, stunning views and forty acres to explore

A treat in any season, a place to stir your soul, yield to nature and learn how to play again - with a pretty fine roost to come home to

Refined B&B in a pretty forest setting just north of the French Basque country, with a lovely garden, a swimming pool and delicious food

Dreamy, languid beauty at this spacious, airy, arty house with garden and pool in typical Pugliese countryside

Two restored mill buildings in the serene French countryside, with river views and artful interiors – a peaceful self-catering escape

Tiny, suite-in-the-sky, in shabby-chic style, with all you need cleverly tucked into one room. Plus heavenly terrace with city-wide views

A gracious 17th-century manor house and a pretty Grange hidden down a tree-lined drive and with stunning views over woodlands

Treat yourselves to a seamless stay in this 255-year-old manor house with dreamy gardens, sumptuous bedrooms, sparkling pool and spa

An 18th-century cottage in a tranquil village, formerly the bakery, now restored to perfection with oodles of space and much comfort

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

Up, up and away to this stunning cottage perched 1400 feet high in the National Park with big skies, grand walks and much comfort indoors

Stunning Tuscan views over the Tiber valley from the gorgeous pool and gardens and very comfortable living spaces at this home-from-home

A small, trendy hotel, very much of its time, with oodles of style, stunning bedrooms and fantastic staff

Peaceful Basque farmhouse turned smart country B&B, only 20 minutes from restaurants and museums in Bilbao and unspoiled sandy beaches

All you'd hope for, and more! Enormous rooms, marvellous beams, majestic views, and delicious food and wines from their vineyard

A friendly rural town pub with smart rooms, locally inspired menus and Cheshire and north Wales to explore – bring the dog too