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

Live like a local at these rustic apartments with a shared courtyard; walk to restaurants and shops, take the ferry to the beach

Utter peace in a simple, beautiful space with a sculpture garden to wander, an art studio to visit and walking and cycling on Dartmoor

Light-filled chalet in a small hamlet just outside Châtel. Feast on superb breakfasts before heading out to explore the Portes du Soleil

Settle into an unhurried pace of life on the coast. Comfortable houses and an eco-friendly garden; yoga, massages and riding can be arranged

Nature lovers will be tempted to this gem of a village cottage in the Duddon Valley – a truly peaceful slice of the Lakes

A cosy cottage on a farm down a long winding track, wonderfully rural with footpaths across fields or along the canal

The Dordogne flows through the gastronomic heart of France, where stunning villages cling to rock faces and historic riches are in store

Spoiling bedrooms, fabulous food and a lovely position lost in the hills make this Lakeland inn hard to resist - bring your walking boots

A restful space with a pretty garden in a quiet Derbyshire village - the pub a short stroll away and Chatsworth near

The views are breathtaking over forest and field from this lovely barn conversion on a working farm, for special gatherings

A stunner of a setting for this restored croft house with long views to a sparkling loch and a lively village nearby. Good beaches too

A very generous amount of space in this beautifully restored annexe with heated pool and outstanding views over the East Devon AONB

An interesting historic townhouse filled with art and antiques, in the old part of Amantea, near shops, restaurants and beach

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

A picture-perfect village and a beautifully refurbished 17th-century inn with a cracking bar, stylish bedrooms and delicious pub food

Victorian country house for 8-15 with gardens overlooking the Howgill Fells for happy reunions with family and friends

A smart riverside inn with airy interiors that brim with character – old beams, open fires, well-kept ales and comfy bedrooms