Secluded place with home-grown food, much peace and walks by the river for a couple (or small family). Courses and solo retreats too

A bit like staying with friends in a smart country house, but not having to help - an elegant refuge near Bradford-on-Avon

An impressive limestone house on three levels created within the ruins of an ancient village with uninterrupted views of the Vézère valley

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

Three charming rustic lodges with private gardens and a laid-back vibe in a small rural hamlet surrounded by vines and truffle orchards

Up the drive flanked by grazing horses, to a warm welcome from the housekeeper and a great fire in the hall. Perfect for family gatherings

On the banks of the river Avon, a handy Park & Ride from Georgian Bath, this charming pub is hugely popular, and rightly so!

A period manor and pretty rooms in old stables: a quiet base for Pas-de-Calais and Picardie. Madame loves the house, animals, story-telling

This is a superb base to explore the island's glittering bays, vibrant coastal cities, mountains, valleys and forests

Mont Blanc looms large over this alpine chalet in quiet Les Tines, a stone’s throw from Chamonix and miles of mountain trails

Immerse yourself in over ten thousand olive trees, wander through lemon and orange groves, eat wonderful food cooked by a Pugliese chef

An attractive converted stable with covered veranda, private garden and views over rolling countryside, minutes from the coast

Retreat to this sweet, peaceful cottage with suntrap courtyard garden enveloped in rolling hills just a short hop from the Jurassic Coast

An achingly elegant boutique hotel set in Mallorca's olives and orchards: candlelit organic dinners, infinity pool, a smart little bar...

Six cosy cottages for couples (babies and dogs welcome) on this gorgeous eco farm with enclosed gardens, a summer pool and treatments

Tucked away privately in part of a spectacular listed manor house, this apartment has wonderful views across to Hartland and the sea

Shed your urban cares here with a gorgeous living space, woods and meadows to wander and stunning views of The Black Mountains

Delight awaits at every turn - rustic-chic apartments, stylish interiors, organic olive groves to roam. The hacienda is steeped in history