An 18th-century stone cottage sitting in the glorious Yorkshire Dales. Nature-lovers and walkers will be well pleased and so will their dog

Restored stone barn on a farm in the Lake District National Park, with views of fields and woods and an excellent pub nearby

A timbered, fire-warmed village farmhouse, home-grown dinners, delightfully French hosts. Deliciously authentic, generous and calm

A lovely farmhouse in Lot with acres of garden and a summer kitchen. Come ‘en famille’ for food, wine and lazy days by the pool.

A wonderful surprise inside this 1590 house sitting in a beautiful walled garden full of fruit trees, just off the High Street

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

Romantic cottage within 25 acres of fields, garden and orchard with fresh veg to pick, wellies for walking and animals roaming the farm

High in the heavenly hills is this very smartly converted farm building, with underfloor heating, much glass, wood and exposed brickwork

An exquisite Provençal home for a large party, hidden behind grand gates in a small village surrounded by the pine-scented Alpilles

A grand, pale stone townhouse in the centre of lively Épernay with plenty of good restaurants nearby

Restored stone barn in 22 acres filled with special wildlife, on the edge of Radnor Forest, with walking trails, glorious countryside views

Historic and impeccably presented apartment in charming Stockbridge, a stroll from shops, restaurants and Botanic Gardens

In off-the-beaten-track Tuscany, 2 peaceful apartments in a former haybarn, both carefully renovated with antique furniture

A romantic cottage for two in the Pentland Hills, with views for miles and your own private garden with a wood-fired hot tub

Elegant country château with a family feel, for big groups with or without children, and those who seek inspiration

Step into the valley region from this beautifully restored 17th-century house surrounded by saltwater and freshwater canals and lakes

Designed with style and comfort, peaceful, sophisticated and serene with countryside views. And you have your own lovely pool