Remote wartime research station turned stylish retreat with knockout views, wild walks and a front-row seat to the weather

A stylish base for those who want to explore the beautiful north – expect good food, stylish interiors and a pretty market town

The wow factor is set to eleven at this magnificent château steeped in French history and surrounded by acres of land (and a moat)

Creative owners have made a gorgeous, arty space for couples or a small group of friends; good beaches and Salcombe are close

For escapists, wannabe writers and lovers of rural bliss: two boho hideaways for two (four at a squeeze) in this lush corner of Galicia

A big, beamed contemporary barn filled with light and surrounded by unspoilt countryside for a romantic retreat.

Such lovely views from this light-filled flat, built in the 19th century – curl up with a book and gaze out to sea

Simple country cottage living on a working organic farm. Bring your hiking boots or bikes, stride out from the door

A delightful holiday home for a big family or group of close friends. Children and dogs can charge about safely, you can unwind completely

A bright, light newly built annexe flat adjoining a farmhouse and sitting on a hill looking out over a lake and fields beyond to the village

Immerse yourself in sentiment and romance at Valeria’s charming Veronese villa. The walls sing with framed opera programmes and music scores

In a profoundly peaceful spot between arty St Ives and stunning Marazion, a hideaway for two surrounded by gardens and parkland

A very comfortable and attractive 1820 gate lodge surrounded by mature trees on a family estate, in gently rolling countryside

An oast house B&B surrounded by countryside and with a blooming garden; walk to the village pub, drive to nearby stately castles

A converted 19th-century church in the Northumberland National Park with beautiful stained-glass windows and a restored tower

A beautifully restored cottage in a rustic-chic style, set above the dramatic Gorges de l’Aveyron; perfect for couples or families of four

A super old place for those who love history and Thomas Hardy. Come for enjoyable gastropub food and comfortable, traditional bedrooms

A beautifully designed wooden lodge with hot tub on the deck, glass-front wood-burner, plenty of space and complete immersion in nature