An airy, art-filled house for groups of family or friends, with plenty of space, a secluded courtyard and pool near the beach

A roomy, open-plan space for romantics, with complete privacy but with pub, bakery and views of the market garden from your own terrace

One of England's oldest coaching inns, full of history and wonky floors, on a Surrey market town's high street

The farm is up its own track with wake-up Cheviot views over pine forests and fields of sheep. Luxurious bedrooms, large airy living space

Tranquil manor house deep in Bordeaux wine region with six acres of grounds, a tennis court and swimming pool

Come for an authentic French village experience in this old stone house next to the church with glorious countryside for walks and cycles

A charming transformation of a once boarded-up pub in a pretty village setting, beside the river Wye in the heart of the Peak District

An important spot for this grand 19th-century château on the banks of the Loire, steeped in history and with kind, erudite owners

Go with the slow - homemade delights, no plastic anything, few mod cons - just relaxed humorous hosts and a beautiful place

In truffle, lavender and olive oil country, a dreamy wine château with terraced gardens, run by hosts whose happiness is infectious

An 18th-century listed cottage in a pretty terrace with a private courtyard garden and pond, just a short walk from the high street

A townhouse with a walled garden by the church in a peaceful village where friendly Scottish owners feed and look after you well

Cosy cottage on a working farm just ten miles from Edinburgh with spectacular views, walks from the door and a wood-fired sauna

Artistic souls will like it here, and those who enjoy shared meals & getting to know other people in dramatic countryside; Arezzo is 40 km

Gorgeous off-grid suites invite you to slow down surrounded by nature with long views and good food

Marvellously quirky bolthole right on Lyme Regis seafront with stunning views; perfect for beach combers and boutique browsers

A niftily converted barn with high vaulted ceiling sitting on a hill with wonderful views over a newly-created lake and the Stour Valley

A delightful harled stone and wood house yards from the sea with glorious hills behind, for walkers, dreamers, nature lovers and adventurers