A big warm, generous, house for a large group with a fenced garden and stunning views into the far distance. Child and dog friendly

A pretty upside-down cottage, formerly a dovecote, lovingly restored with sustainability the focus

In a leafy, peaceful part of Frome - a very civilised bolthole for two. A big garden is yours to share, friendly owners live next door

A spacious and bright old sandstone farm building with private garden, all one one level and with lovely views over fields and countryside

A light, bright, art-filled space with private garden on a quiet residential street just a short walk from shops, markets and good food

Tiny, suite-in-the-sky, in shabby-chic style, with all you need cleverly tucked into one room. Plus heavenly terrace with city-wide views

A cottage in a conservation village with logs in the burner, sloe gin on the table, and a good dining pub you can walk to

Feel like the lord or lady of the manor at this sublime restoration of a Tudor, timber-framed stone house in lovely Ludlow

Gloriously green rural self-catering apartments with pool and lovely, friendly owners

A stunning veranda wraps itself around the house: doze off in a wicker armchair or sip a drink at dusk as the sun melts into the valley

A cluster of traditional farm buildings making up three holiday cottages in very attractive grounds with fruit trees, meadows and woodland

A very special restored Augustinian monastery, sitting in the Monti Rognosi Nature Reserve and radiating a timeless charm

A family-run 1700s thatched Inn in a rural hamlet with super food, a grand team to look after you and picnic benches in a pretty garden

A lovely restored house on a farm beside a cluster of ancient buildings surrounded by lush forest and grasslands – a deeply rural spot

An artistic escape with a stunning kitchen in sleepy, gastronomic Lot – stroll to the village market and feast on local produce

Remote wartime research station turned stylish retreat with knockout views, wild walks and a front-row seat to the weather

Lovers will be happy here in their own sweet space with a bird-filled garden. All you will hear is the river flowing gently past you

Come to this cosy barn down a winding lane for a back-to-nature escape: hike the Black Mountains, splash in the stream, gaze at the views