An elegant hotel that feels like a well-kept secret, with charming staff, understated rooms and great restaurants a short walk away

You’re in the heart of untamed countryside here, beside the river Oise, welcomed by friendly hosts who cook and care for you

A relaxed country feel in this fine family villa. It has space and comfort for six with gardens, private pool, and tennis court

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

A light and bright 1900s holiday home for family holidays by the sea, with a large enclosed garden and a short hop to beach and shops

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

A pub with rooms in the epicentre of London on trendy Westbourne Grove, a ten-minute stroll from Notting Hill

Cosy apartment for two in a cluster of farm buildings near Hawkshead, surrounded by countryside and with a good pub a stroll away

Three simple, traditional apartments in an ancient convent building with a beautiful botanical garden in the heart of the historic centre

Superb views, generous hosts and roof terrace sunsets in a peaceful village between coast and countryside – authentic and full of charm

An interesting historic townhouse filled with art and antiques, in the old part of Amantea, near shops, restaurants and beach

Traditional and modern, verging on the opulent. Find a stone-flagged tap room for walkers, top modern food and Chatsworth-perfect bedrooms

A Victorian house on a 5000 acre estate, snazzily renovated and tucked down a track with a private lake, in the quieter part of Cumbria

An attractive collection of mellow stone buildings with wonderful views over Monte Amiata and the Val d'Orcia for restful stays

Encircled by wild dales and rugged fells, this spoiling cottage cocoons you in countryside peace with the added fun of a sauna in the garden

A traditional country house experience with plenty of space for big family get-togethers, on a very old estate with fascinating gardens

Surrounded by its vineyards, a Tuscan villa for a memorable, stylish treat of a stay - a sophisticated décor and opulence at every turn

A beautiful old building with generous windows, arched doorways and opulent interiors in the glorious countryside by a fairy tale château