Bring boots, maps, your dog and an appetite for high places and deep comfort in this restored farm conversion

A deliciously rural stone house with charmingly simple rustic-chic interiors and saline pool - an hour from Perugia

A splendid supper à la carte (three courses) is included here, together with airy rooms and sweeping gardens. The Solway Firth is close

Big skies, a tantalising beach and truly inspired food combinations at this friendly, busy coastal village inn – stylish rooms too

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

Warm, interesting hosts and a fascinating celebration of 20th-century style. Gleaming en suites, original Art Deco furniture, WWII books...

Attractive country barn - great for two families sharing, for river trips, for playing in the pool, for running free

Character and quirk in old and new design and furnishing – private terraces, a shared pool, great walking, cycling and wine-tasting

A beautifully curated 1910 architect-designed summerhouse, filled with light and stunning views, with gardens, grove and refreshing pool

A tempting trio of retreats with unlimited access to exceptional gardens, and a welcome homemade cream tea. Come as a pair, or a small group

Strolling distance from the village of Seggiano, peace and beauty fill every corner of this ancient, view-filled retreat

Come to stay in a fine old townhouse with elegant proportions, high ceilings and a rambling, English-style garden close to Mont Saint-Michel

An intimate cottage in deepest Cheshire, perfect for exploring Roman Chester, walking or relaxing in the garden

A remote, rustic place for a digital detox - wildly romantic and perfect in summer with the doors open. Children can play in safety

In a sleepy village near Oxford, a characterful 17th-century inn with contemporary flair, seasonal menus and a terrace for summer music

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

A peaceful and unpretentious spot for a digital detox with long walks up on the moors and fabulous views from the top

Contemporary boathouse for all the family. Find rock pools, a shingle beach and plenty of ozone in the salty Cornish air