A beautiful little house in a corner of the garden: walk for miles or just to the local pub, barbecue on the deck with its rural views

Starry skies, wild beauty and total peace are yours in these sustainable, solar-powered eco-lodges

Absolutely no neighbours and stunning views from this delicious little cottage, which peeks over the trees in a magical SSSI valley

Simple country cottage living on a working organic farm. Bring your hiking boots or bikes, stride out from the door

Families and walkers will be happy at this unfussy seaside retreat with beaches down the road and coastal paths right by your door

A delightful coastal house with lush courtyard gardens, masses of space, home office and terraces galore

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 botanical beauty deep in the Loire Valley, this elegant house has history and heart in abundance

Location, location, location - you can't beat it, so look past the dated kitchen and bathrooms and enjoy this light, bright, coastal home

Two rural retreats up a shared drive for gatherings of friends and family who enjoy the great outdoors and good food from the Meikleour Inn

Tranquil stone house with a rustic feel, a large garden with a swimming pool and views of the French Riviera and out to sea

Three gîtes in the Dordogne with panoramic countryside views and a swimming pool – book individually or together for a group holiday

A beautifully converted dairy with a magical garden in a quiet village surrounded by lovely countryside

A light-filled, modern house with wonderful sea views through vast picture windows stretching all the way to St Kilda on clear days

A delightful Arts & Crafts lodge house on a lovely estate sitting in a dramatic setting on the western flank of the Malvern Hills

High-up, simple apartments, pools with fabulous views; kids play-things and donkeys, the glittering coast, Rapallo and Portofino down below

Come for a huge dollop of peace and quiet in gorgeous countryside. Take long walks, enjoy the views, return to much comfort and space

A wall of glass frames the sea view - take drinks on the waterfront lawn in summer, or by the crackling fire in winter