Come for amazing food at breakfast, really comfortable bedrooms with garden views and lovely Sasha (and her dogs) who will spoil you

Peaceful converted barn on a remote working farm – pet the donkeys, wild swim and row on the lake, warm up around the wood-burner

Rolling lawns, Georgian glamour and countryside views – gather the gang for slow days, wild walks and starry Northumberland skies

Tranquil retreat with pool, pétanque and spa – the perfect base for exploring historic Poitiers, châteaux and wonderful wine country

A captivating place for couples and families with fabulous views, pool and foodie hosts. River water sports, markets and vineyards near

Five tranquil apartments surrounded by Tuscan countryside just over half an hour's drive from Siena - hire them all for a group holiday

Well-positioned winery for the whole of the Bordeaux region. Or stay put and learn about the Duhamels’ super organic Cotes de Bourg wines

A short stroll from the centre of historic Wimborne, a big Georgian house with beautiful interiors, original features and a lovely garden

Family cottage within 25 acres of fields, garden and orchard with fresh eggs to collect, wellies for walking and animals roaming the farm

A truly special barn conversion, flooded with light and with its own decked outdoor space surrounded by bucolic countryside

Welcome to a beautiful space for six in Sicily’s chocolate capital - baroque jewel Modica. Laze in the garden, dip into the pool

Special back-to-nature, stargazing loft for couples and families, on a nature-filled estate in Piedmont

Where else is breakfast served by candlelight in winter? Friendly staff, lovely bedrooms, off-street parking and Arthur’s Seat all wait

A big, comfortable house with heated outdoor pool in 17 acres of gardens. Mountains, river swimming, hiking nearby; coast within the hour

A wall of glass frames the sea view - take drinks on the waterfront lawn in summer, or by the crackling fire in winter

An airy, art-filled house for groups of family or friends, with plenty of space, a secluded courtyard and pool near the beach

A small top terrace can be booked for romantic evenings and you can lunch or dinner at the delightful floating restaurant

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