A rare treat to find such a comfortable and cosy, dog-friendly place in exceptionally wildlife-friendly and sustainably managed grounds

This classy, refurbished village pub is the community hub, chock-full of locals and a popular destination for foodies. Lovely bedrooms too

A honey-hued family home clad with vines and roses with a swimming pool and heaps of space – perfect for families

A romantic and very comfortable retreat in a smartly converted dairy with a pretty garden, close to the South Downs

A truly special barn conversion, flooded with light and with its own decked outdoor space surrounded by bucolic countryside

History, tranquillity and genuine warmth in a beautifully restored medieval château, deep in the heart of the countryside

Your hosts couldn’t be nicer and look after you beautifully – this is a lovely, homely place with a rambling garden

Up in the Cévennes, this big, beautiful family house has superb views, a fine kitchen, lots of space and masses to do and see

A serene retreat, deep in forested hills with lovely gardens, the river rushing through and a very comfortable, calming and spacious house

Grand and old and filled with history, the estate and such a pretty house are a tonic, as are the well-tended grounds and parkland

An absolutely charming former cart shed, with a magnificent view of the moated château and the park, with private sauna and shared pool

Glorious airy living space in this superbly restored barn, a terrace with long views and a pool across the garden - bikes to borrow too

A Georgian manor house in the old quarter of Penzance, close to the water, with good food and a chilled vibe

For families and friends, foodies, surfers and lovers of southern Spain’s historic, vibrant Costa de la Luz

Come to unwind in nature, surrounded by sun-drenched fields in this large, rustic but elegant villa with courtyard, garden and pool

The Test valley is a place of pilgrimage for fly fishermen, but this lovely country inn welcomes all with great food and lovely bedrooms

A bright and airy 50s townhouse in a residential suburb with large, light bedrooms and a sparkling pool – cycle into gorgeous countryside

Eschew the crowds for your own slice of bliss in this ancient hamlet with village green - self-catering with a hotel feel and dreamy pool