A vine-clad stone house hideaway for lovers, walkers, artists and hermits with a sweet veranda overlooking woodland down to the river

Award-winning Aga-cooked breakfasts, scented candles, gorgeous beds... Come for a break from clock-watching and a spot of Shropshire air

Get a taste of la dolce vita in this boutique resort perched high above Sorrento, gateway to the dazzling Amalfi coast

A spacious, luxurious family retreat, remote but close to Audierne. Watch surfers shoot the waves as seagulls wheel above

Lose yourselves in this picturesque castle, magical with its luxurious rooms and timeless atmosphere. Count and Countess are brilliant hosts

Off-the-beaten track cottage promises peace and quiet, wild swimming and hikes in the hills. A world away from the urban jungle

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

Come for pristine beaches, long walks to Barbate, sea views, whale watching trips and serene suites

Tranquil stone house with a rustic feel, a large garden with a swimming pool and views of the French Riviera and out to sea

A celebration of all things Somerset in a thatched village opposite the church and close to National Trust Barrington Court and Gardens

A traditional country house experience with plenty of space for big family get-togethers, on a very old estate with fascinating gardens

A lucky break to stay here: part of a 1669 grade-II* listed Almshouse with modern interiors; leafy and quiet yet a short hop from the town

Stay in the grounds of a 19th-century château turned family home, where 500-year-old oak trees shade a glorious garden

Two riverside properties with incredible views, for walkers, sailors, dogs... and self-caterers who aim to be spoiled rotten

An hour from Edinburgh, this large estate wrapped in ancient woodland & steeped in history is a super outdoorsy retreat – dogs welcome too

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

A truly delightful place to eat and stay with gorgeous bedrooms and good food, in a village with Tudor houses and ancient church towers

An oast house B&B surrounded by countryside and with a blooming garden; walk to the village pub, drive to nearby stately castles