Glorious Elizabethan manor house lovingly furnished with exceptional art and antiques by its welcoming owners

Friendly inn in the middle of Sedbergh. Lots of bedrooms to choose from, suntrap picnic area, walks in the Yorkshire Dales on the doorstep

Immaculate bedrooms, a rustic bar... but there’s more to this place than cool design. The service is superb and the food is lovely

Hilltop château on the edge of a small village half an hour from Saint-Émilion, with a lovely garden, a swimming pool and two lakes

In the “green heart” of Italy: great hosts, dreamy views, super pool, and food to fall in love with, including vegetarian

A gorgeously tranquil place to escape to and fall in love with the Périgord's medieval villages, valleys, wines, markets and artisan farms

A bit like staying with friends in a smart country house, but not having to help - an elegant refuge near Bradford-on-Avon

Three family friendly gites with a contemporary feel, a saltwater pool, national trails to wander and wellness retreats on offer

A serene atmosphere prevails in this old Yorkshire stone inn, carefully curated to induce a zen-like calm. You're fed very well too

Down a track with a delightfully remote feel but near to the coast and with good walking and cycling; views out to sea are awesome

A neat, recently restored townhouse inside Panicale's medieval walls with plenty of space and everything within walking distance

Two duplex apartments filled with art and sculptures inside a beautiful 18th-century orangery, minutes from magnificent Versailles

Lovely small hotel in quirky market town surrounded by miles of stunning country – pretty rooms, tasty food and fine ales wait

Come on down to this working farm for delicious organic food, an on-site sourdough bakery and crisp bedrooms in a pretty farmhouse

Adorable cottages in pastoral peace with views to Wimborne Minster; cook and eat in modern kitchens. Blue flag beaches are close

Such lovely views from this light-filled flat, built in the 19th century – curl up with a book and gaze out to sea

Superb views, scenic walks and a huge range of activities all within easy reach of this beautifully restored property

Simple, stylish interiors at this restored cottage on a rural estate overlooking the river Tay, with farmland, forest and trails to discover