Green and serene, a striking array of eco cottages on a family farm where style and comfort reign, close to the coast but far from the crowd

History, tranquillity and genuine warmth in a beautifully restored medieval château, deep in the heart of the countryside

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

Feel at ease in a lovely old townhouse filled with pictures and personality and including a separate loft apartment

Friendly inn close to Glastonbury. Locals come for breakfast, there's a lively bar and excellent bedrooms, some with a bath in the room

A beautifully restored cottage and extra wing for 3 - 4 on Bodmin Moor for families, outdoor types and lovers of real countryside – dogs can come too

Fabulous Drôme gîtes: contemporary in old stone buildings, uncluttered, fresh. Take all 5 for a party, laze by pool, doze in lavender

Come for Goodwood and good fun - simple, relaxed old farmhouse style with quirky touches, a lovely garden and long views

An important spot for this grand 19th-century château on the banks of the Loire, steeped in history and with kind, erudite owners

Your own apartment in a listed manor house with lovely light rooms and stunning grounds with views over farmland to the coast and Lundy

A comfortably stylish renovation of a 19th-century farmhouse, perfect for big groups & multi-generation families to reconnect in rural peace

Technically in Florence yet immersed in the Tuscan hills: easy comfort, country character, warm wonderful hosts, heavenly views

Come for a big gathering of friends or family and take the whole house plus an extra cottage in the pretty gardens – swim in the pool, relax

A relaxed country feel in this fine family villa. It has space and comfort for six with gardens, private pool, and tennis court

You're overlooking the main square in medieval Umbertide from this cosy, second-floor apartment, so you'll feel very much like a local

Delightful B&B on a working farm, generous hosts welcome you with tea and homemade cake. Bring a piece of furniture and give it a facelift!

Take your time here. Lucy will take you round her wonderful garden, introduce you to her donkeys, and share her laid-back approach

Serene retreat in the French countryside with elegant interiors and impeccable hosting from the lovely Anne-Laure