A humdinger of a pub, hidden in a sleepy village in the Surrey Hills, oozing character and charm and with delicious food and comfy bedrooms

Come to stay in a lovely old house surrounded by an important garden created by three generations of brilliant women gardeners

Proper village pub with much-praised food and cosy rooms; country walks lead from the door and Oxford is half an hour away

A converted old granary next to a traditional Welsh longhouse in a deeply rural setting for unfussy nature lovers

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

Hideaway in the hills complete with private pool and outdoor kitchen. Spend days hiking or on a sun lounger - perfect for families

A grand piano to play and a delicious bed to sink into, at this cool, arty bolthole near Frome. For those who love spaciousness and peace

High on a hill in the Tyne Valley, undisturbed except by birds singing and the wind whistling; views swoop down to a magical landscape

Dreamy, languid beauty at this spacious, airy, arty house with garden and pool in typical Pugliese countryside

A really well thought-out escape for a small family with children. A big garden, pool, petanque court and play barn for indoor fun

Wow. The sort of place you long for on dreary days - inspired architecture, heavenly views, delicious home-cooked food, a lake for swimming

Coffee served in silver cups & cakes are homemade in this duke’s palace, a throwback to the Moorish kingdom - a Sawday's Community Champion

Feel like the lord or lady of the manor at this sublime restoration of a Tudor, timber-framed stone house in lovely Ludlow

Find good taste, peacefulness and warm hospitality, steps away from the car-free Via Toledo, in the heart of the city

An elegant Burgundian townhouse with pool on the fringe of Morvan National Park in Côte d'Or. Dijon, with Beaune and Chablis an easy drive

High in Ávila's unspoilt nature is this stylish, eco-brilliant family hotel: mountains, massages, pool, organic dinners... a special escape

An ancient farmstead in the Lombard style with up-to-date B&B rooms plus a garden, lake and museum all surrounded by quiet countryside