Come to restore your soul, be immersed in nature, wander paths in the lovely grounds and make memories with family or friends

A smartly refurbished 500-year-old coaching inn with very comfortable bedrooms, good food and the Peak District at your feet

A classic French beauty of a place; home to an engaging young family who love to entertain and look after you with great care

In glorious rural Umbria, a spacious old farmhouse with magnificent views of mountains and Lago Trasimeno, rustic décor and a lovely pool

Like staying in a family home, only with Henri III furniture and rolling green views. Energetic hosts cook, farm, hunt, chat over champagne

Superbly comfortable house with beamed rooms, lovely views, club-like morning room, antiques, terrace, pool, fitness centre and lily pond

In wild Jura, surrounded by fields and heather-covered hills, a secluded farmhouse with cosy rooms and sublime views of Small Isles Bay

In a quiet, ancient country town – outdoor breakfasts and indoor style: trompe l’oeil decorations, frescoes, vaulted panelled ceilings

A beautiful little collection of trulli near the Valle d’Itria – restored with flair and with gardens, woods and pool

A sweet little gîte for two in the centre of a dreamy medieval village. Happily private but with loads to explore from your door

A very generous amount of space in this beautifully restored annexe with heated pool and outstanding views over the East Devon AONB

A smart riverside inn with airy interiors that brim with character – old beams, open fires, well-kept ales and comfy bedrooms

A peaceful cottage for 2-4 between the Dales and the Moors, with swallows in the barn, an idyllic village, and a garden to explore

A Georgian townhouse full of character for an epic family and friend get-together. The best of Hay is a stroll away

A small, delightful hotel, perched on a high hill within a 14th-century convent with stunning views, garden and pool - very special indeed