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

Three gîtes in the Dordogne with panoramic countryside views and a swimming pool – book individually or together for a group holiday

A recently renovated and very comfortable stand-alone limestone cottage with fabulous views on the edge of the Easton Walled Gardens

Off the beaten track and into the hills – this remote, unknown bird-filled region is faultless for outdoorsy people

By a bubbling brook in the Mendips, close to Bath and Bristol, a wonderfully revived and welcoming inn with smart rooms and scrumptious food

Simple, stylish interiors at this restored cottage on a rural estate overlooking the river Tay, with farmland, forest and trails to discover

Vistas of olive groves, village life and the sea; gaze and daydream from this beautiful spot. A Michelin recommended restaurant to boot

Beauty, charm and tranquillity an hour from Florence, on a bio-sensitive farm known for Chianina cattle and white truffles

A pair of historic houses with far-reaching views of the Cotswold Hills and walks from the gate

A very special place to stay, immersed in the architecture and history of the city as well as its traditions, culture, food and wine

An ancient manor from the middle ages, built against a stone cliff with extensive terraced grounds, pool and parkland filled with wildlife

A niftily converted barn with high vaulted ceiling sitting on a hill with wonderful views over a newly-created lake and the Stour Valley

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

A large, attractive 18th-century house with sweeping lawns, outdoor seating areas and two free-standing baths by an ivy-clad wall

Four beautiful bedrooms, acres of gardens and parkland, restaurant and café, tennis, outdoor pool and gym, a gallery and events. Just come

Delightful hamlet of beautifully restored cottages with a pool, surrounded by fields, forest and deer. The perfect spot for a digital detox

Come for the utter peace and quiet in this cosy cottage with amazing views and private walks to explore on the Bodnant Estate

A sweet, very private-feeling annexe in the glorious South Hams with your own west-facing garden