In château parkland, 10 minutes from Chinon, find books, beams and open spaces for three renovated houses, a delight for families

Comfortable Clifton home a hop from shops, restaurants, harbour ferry and the heart of Bristol. With easy-going hosts and great breakfasts

Cosy bolthole for two in a charming market town on the edge of Dartmoor – stroll to restaurants and shops or explore the moors

You will fall in love with this very special Tuscan agriturismo between the mountains and sea: peace and simplicity prevail

A very tastefully restored old stone stable on a gloriously rural estate with woodland gardens, lake and a deer park

Next to a glorious National Trust estate, an exceptional barn renovation, a honeymooners’ dream – and Marsden a stroll downhill

Starry skies, wild beauty and total peace are yours in these sustainable, solar-powered eco-lodges

A charming, warm and intimate hotel tucked away on a side street just minutes from the Ponte Vecchio, with a view-filled rooftop restaurant

An 18th-century townhouse restored with flair by former restauranteurs: come for colour, comfort and sublime dining

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

Delicious vegetarian cooking, a pool, lemon groves and hazy views of the Hyblaean mountains make a perfect escape near Cassibile

Come to be thoroughly cosseted and nurtured in this ancient Presbytery surrounded by rolling countryside with views of the Dordogne river

A family-run 1700s thatched Inn in a rural hamlet with super food, a grand team to look after you and picnic benches in a pretty garden

Restored stone barn on a farm in the Lake District National Park, with views of fields and woods and an excellent pub nearby

Head inland for grand walking or to the glorious coast from this very pretty cottage with a private garden, suitable and safe for dogs

A bright and prettily beamed barn with very comfortable interiors, private outdoor seating and a shared courtyard for barbecues and games

João & Ana Luisa's stunning cottages superbly blend contemporary and traditional styles. Vineyards, beaches and restaurants are all close

You're beautifully looked after in this gorgeous Tuscan house. Come for Alpine walks, historic trails and wild nature all around