A peaceful retreat in an unspoilt woody corner of Sussex. Bring dogs and children for fabulous walking on the South Downs Way

Elegant Regency rectory full of charm, with walks in all directions, views to gaze at and kind, generous hosts. A rare place

A beautifully restored old coaching inn with a vibrant, bustling atmosphere, great food, friendly staff and super-swish bedrooms

Explore Le Marche, Italy's hidden gem, from this tranquil agriturismo tucked among olive groves and fields above the Adriatic coast

Pluck grapes, splash in the child-shallow pool and explore the ‘Yorkshire of Italy’ with rolling green hills and conical trulli

A pair of historic houses with far-reaching views of the Cotswold Hills and walks from the gate

A renovated, comfy Victorian cottage behind a small village pub, a hub for the local community and with good food, ales and wine

A traditional Breton stone cottage, two minutes from the sea, with a large, leafy garden and glamping with activities in the summer months

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

Completely refurbished 18th-century roadside inn with special views, good food, restful bedrooms and all the benefits of Another Place

Tucked down an alley off the main road through Midhurst, this well-designed, generous-spirited little house exudes character and quirk

You’re in the heart of untamed countryside here, beside the river Oise, welcomed by friendly hosts who cook and care for you

Come to be wrapped by wind and waves from this unique nest with an outdoor bath facing west - nature lovers and adventurers will be seduced

A lovely Victorian cottage on a quiet village road, traditional and comfortable inside and with a fully enclosed garden at the back

Something to astound at every turn where the traditional and downright quirky collide to stunning effect. Friendly, flexible hosts too

Vineyards, fruit trees and immaculate gardens, amazing food and wine, a sense of seclusion and sweeping views of the Tuscan hills

A converted coach house and stables, now one long cottage with much space, a country house feel and your own walled garden

Sweep along the gravel drive through lawns and specimen trees to this elegant manor house with 17th-century roots