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

Enjoy warmth, comfort and some jolly good food at this family-run village inn with inviting bedrooms – a haven for weary walkers

A sustainably-designed small, family-run eco hotel within a nature park by the sea in stunning Basque country. Great food too

An ancient thatched cottage near Dartmoor with a warming log fire in winter and flowers inside and out in the summer

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

A wonderfully maintained Grade II listed country house in the Brecon Beacons with extensive gardens and panoramic views of the Usk Valley

Winter fires, a summer pool, and gorgeous food all year round... Live slow in the hills of

A converted chapel - cosy and creative - right on the beach. Wander the Cornish coast, explore small towns and retreat from the everyday

Simply furnished, tasteful rooms - perfect for a country getaway! Enjoy coastal views at breakfast or explore the village.

For escapists, wannabe writers and lovers of rural bliss: two boho hideaways for two (four at a squeeze) in this lush corner of Galicia

Come to recharge in the lovely Loire valley at this fine château surrounded by mature gardens and green countryside

Cross an ancient stone bridge to a 1790s estate cottage, completely on its own down a little-used green lane and with the river rushing by

The oldest of three secluded cottages that share a gravel courtyard and a beautiful garden with cathedral views

Elegant historic house set in acres of grounds transports you to a bygone belle époque (with all mod cons)

A super upside-down house perched on a cliff in bustling Saundersfoot with glorious views over the beach and the Atlantic

Hilltop paradise with a pool, spa, and a wild-open setting: perfect for hikers, bikers, painters, wine lovers! Large groups welcome

Sleek modern interiors now grace this ancient building with architectural joys, a courtyard garden and rooftop terrace with views

A humdinger of a pub, hidden in a sleepy village in the Surrey Hills, oozing character and charm and with delicious food and comfy bedrooms