Feel at ease in a lovely old townhouse filled with pictures and personality and including a separate loft apartment

Come to be looked after with delicious food and spoiling bedrooms in this mini stately home set in gorgeous parkland near Ludlow

Wildflower beds, 1,350 acres to roam, and all of Norfolk to discover. Then it’s back to 4 chic boltholes with pool, steam room and jacuzzi

In tranquil Borgomaro, a wonderful hotel spread across three old buildings. Stylish rooms, a tempting pool and delicious Italian breakfasts…

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

A charming gite tucked into acres of ancient parkland, with an outdoor kitchen and deer wandering by at dusk

For retreats, groups of friends, and big families: come to recharge the senses at this special and ancient house enveloped by wild gardens

Step back in time at this wonderfully authentic château, loved deeply by its owners - 25km from Beaune and the Route des Grands Crus

Pluck grapes, splash in the child-shallow pool and explore the ‘Yorkshire of Italy’ with rolling green hills and conical trulli

Fine linens, cool pool and a barbecue for this soothing barn renovation in a dreamy corner of Tuscany. Friendly owners can cook on request

Great design along with much comfort and warmth an hour from Inverness airport, but a world away from the city and with stunning views

For artists, walkers and peace seekers - authentic simplicity at this mountain hideaway with an infinity pool and breathtaking views

A reader writes, 'This place turned out to be one of life's wonderful experiences - a beautiful setting, gorgeous food, kindest of hosts...'

A swish and very generous eco barn with a wood-fired hot tub and a view-filled deck close to fabulous walking in the Dales or the Lakes

A glamourous escape in central Nice. Creative art-filled interiors, a fabulous tropical garden, sumptuous buffet breakfasts, pool and spa

A stylish farm renovation with pools, gym, and flower-filled gardens - find rural tranquillity close to Brittany’s most famous landmarks

Feel very private in this light and bright B&B room with your own patio and pleasing views over garden and countryside

A roomy, open-plan space for romantics, with complete privacy but with pub, bakery and views of the market garden from your own terrace