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

Adorable cottage with a Highland lodge feel – walk straight into the hills, swim in the Spey, relax in the whisky room and sitooterie

Four bright and warm cottages with gardens, for families and friends, plus activities for children and endless walks for you and your dog

Peaceful converted barn on a remote working farm – pet the donkeys, wild swim and row on the lake, warm up around the wood-burner

Beautiful, and with a delightfully rambling garden, this early 16th-century manor has bags of room for happy days with family or friends

Unwind and feel part of the family in beautiful rural Yorkshire. The farmhouse is rambling and peaceful, rooms are comfy, breakfast generous

A sylvan hideaway tucked into the hills of the Southern Alps, full of Provençal charm inside and out – Saint-Cézaire and the coast are close

Sitting next to the church in the most picturesque village in England, this ancient, handsome cottage is packed with historical interest

You have complete independence in your own wing beside the owner's house, with much space, a sparkling pool and balconies with views

Charming 4-star gîte in an 11th-century castle in the foothills of the Pyrénées. Spectacular views, leafy terrace and wild swimming nearby

Up in the hills, an amazing family holiday with Lorna and Lee. Weekly paella nights, great pool, lovely walking. Beauty therapies, too...

A remote, rustic place for a digital detox - wildly romantic and perfect in summer with the doors open. Children can play in safety

Remote barn in the middle of Northumberland National Park with views for miles, wonderful walking trails and clear starry skies

A cosy bolthole near Paris's best museums, monuments and churches. A peaceful sleep and simple buffet breakfast set you up for sightseeing

Retreat to a classically styled, elegant apartment for four - private and peaceful - in a characterful, super-central area of Rome

A mix of bold colours, modern art and vintage finds give this classic French mansion bags of personality

A tranquil and tucked-away feel for this terraced cottage with private patio, communal garden and plenty of room for six

Secluded place with home-grown food, much peace and walks by the river for a couple (or small family). Courses and solo retreats too