A beautiful old building with generous windows, arched doorways and opulent interiors in the glorious countryside by a fairy tale château

Serene, panoramic views from picture windows at this off-grid romantic bolthole in the hills with a cosy wood-burner and local treats

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

Two lovely cottages, packed with atmosphere, character and comfort in a magical timeless valley surrounded by nature

The Gautiers have the finest sense of how to treat guests: dreamy bedrooms, fantastic food & the pool beneath the orange trees is a delight

A true gem - sleep in a small hillside castle, share delicious communal meals, walk or cycle to the beautiful waterfalls nearby

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

For families and friends, foodies, surfers and lovers of southern Spain’s historic, vibrant Costa de la Luz

An eye-catching ancient inn with a colourful flower garden in summer, delicious local food and very presentable bedrooms

Near the sandy beaches of the Cabo de Gata, close to the village of Níjar, is a much-loved family estate with eco pool and exotic gardens

A cosy cottage on a farm down a long winding track, wonderfully rural with footpaths across fields or along the canal

Birders will love escaping up here, golfers too - visit Hatfield House, Knebworth, Cambridge - come back to a good local pub and a comfy bed

An airy Estate Manager's House set in pretty grounds with a pool, orchard, barbecue and private terrace for long lazy days in the sun

A hammock by the pool, dinner under the stars, Andalucian nature (wild boar, birds, olives) all around. Chatty English hosts charm all

Attractive country barn - great for two families sharing, for river trips, for playing in the pool, for running free

A hideaway for two on an old farm, gifted to The National Trust for Jersey, with a pretty walled garden and circled by verdant countryside