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 bright comfortable retreat in an enviable spot - riverside walks, Botanic Gardens and all the hip eateries of Stockbridge on your doorstep

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

A 200-year-old quintessential Umbrian farmhouse with pool, immersed in nature and with no immediate neighbours for lazy, peaceful days

From the delicious scented garden with its limestone pool to the cool rooms with perfect linen, this is a place for a special occasion

A stone building designed by Sir John Soane in the stable yard of this historic and beautiful estate with deer park and woodland gardens

A magnificent medieval tower in the grounds of an 18th-century château sitting in a dreamy valley. Come for superb gardens and architecture

Explore country markets, churches and châteaux - return to a gite in private parkland with an artist's studio on site, and a blissful pool

A beguiling retreat for a couple or a family of four – feel cosy and secluded in a thatched cottage close to the coast

Historic old house in a beautiful, traditional village. Boulangerie, bar, crêperie all a stroll away

Friendly host, Georgian elegance, welcoming sitting room and bedrooms, tasty breakfasts: the perfect city break in Scotland’s capital

Fragrant gardens full of fruit trees, a lovingly renovated house just a few minutes’ walk from the village, and excellent breakfasts

A small top terrace can be booked for romantic evenings and you can lunch or dinner at the delightful floating restaurant

Bold, bright decor within the 19th-century walls of this pretty courtyard cottage, with a hot tub and long views over parkland and lake

Premier cru vineyards at the door, an original wine cellar for tastings, and a heated pool with vineyard views

A serene retreat basking above the Algarve with sea views from the garden and pool, and charming Moorish details

A real gem set back from the hustle and bustle but perfectly placed to explore the city's many charms

Come for a quintessentially English country cottage tucked down a village path with wisteria in the garden and a short walk to a foodie pub