An absolutely charming former cart shed, with a magnificent view of the moated château and the park, with private sauna and shared pool

Rooms in the house overlook the vineyard, the lodges are surrounded by it - check out the vines, then drink their wine with a good dinner

Gloriously green rural self-catering apartments with pool and lovely, friendly owners

A peaceful grown-up place circled by meadows and woodland with helpful owners next door – a superb spot to explore the south-west

A great find if you want to be close to all the action but nicely tucked away. Friendly pub downstairs, cool bedrooms up, Soho 20 minutes

A very tastefully restored old stone stable on a gloriously rural estate with woodland gardens, lake and a deer park

Take up residence in central London, surrounded by good places to eat. You have your own vast open-plan living space, light and lovely

Serene, panoramic views from picture windows at this off-grid romantic bolthole in the hills with a cosy wood-burner and local treats

A beautifully-restored Devon bank barn at the end of a quiet lane in the glorious South Hams, just right for a couple or small family

In Andalusia, step through an ancient wooden door into this Moorish-inspired townhouse with a pool and tapas bars just moments away

A family-run, environmentally friendly bistro with rooms near Grasmere: climb to the nearest viewing spot. Dogs welcome too

Linger over a fine breakfast and olive grove valley view, borrow a bike, take to the Francigena pilgrim trail, explore medieval Anagni

You’re wrapped in parkland here and close to the coast, gardens and war memorials. A treat of a stop-over for foodies

Rustic, quirky and layered with history, this is an exquisite slice of traditional Sicilian life, with welcoming and generous hosts

Glorious Elizabethan manor house lovingly furnished with exceptional art and antiques by its welcoming owners

Round up family and friends and head for the glorious South Hams and this eco-friendly barn conversion for ten with extra cottage

Spacious bedrooms, friendly hosts and a classic English country house in a peaceful hamlet with walks from the doorstep

Deep in vineyards near Liguria's coast, find attractive apartments, manicured lawns, infinity pool, space to relax and child-free serenity