An enchanting escape immersed in nature yet only 40 minutes by train into the Eternal City for art and history-filled days

Wooded, lakeside retreat for 1 or 2 – big windows, huge terrace, wood-burner, wide screen. The Jurassic coast a cross-country walk away

A Cotswolds hideaway in a cottage on a farm, with space to roam for children, and glorious valley views

Your very own château in the Dordogne for big family get-togethers and special celebrations

Rural peace just an hour from London in your own gorgeous converted hay barn, ten minutes from Alton

Once a pub, now a friendly home, with all you need for a market town break. Park the car (or leave at home) – everything is on the doorstep

A beautifully restored building in a vast, open space dotted with olive trees and fragrant citrus - unwind in the calming atmosphere

Down a track with a delightfully remote feel but near to the coast and with good walking and cycling; views out to sea are awesome

Remote barn in the middle of Northumberland National Park with views for miles, wonderful walking trails and clear starry skies

A handsome house with breath-taking mountain views: perfect for summer holidays and walking in spring and autumn

Unwind here in the rolling hills with the river bustling along, your own secluded garden and an unpretentious cottage full of character

A smart village local with original timber frames, a lively bar, elegant rooms and delicious food from the fields around you

On the edge of the South Downs, this smartly renovated pub with contemporary rooms serves seasonal home cooked food and a warm welcome

An elegant palazzo with three swish apartments in the heart of Baroque Salento with a glorious roof terrace, just steps from Piazza Salandra

Birders will love escaping up here, golfers too - visit Hatfield House, Knebworth, Cambridge - come back to a good local pub and a comfy bed

Hideaway at the bottom of the garden with a little courtyard and far-reaching views; walk to the village pub or take a day trip to Bath

A homespun inn with irresistible prices in a tiny village deep in the country - the river Tweed is close, fishing can be arranged

An island of oyster farms, salt pans and white beaches, woolly donkeys, countless push-bikes and the odd celeb – we love the Ile de Ré!