Good looking barn conversion for sociable gatherings on an organic farm – meet the animals, take a day trip, go walking

A welcoming inn with rooms on the edge of a small village. Stay in a converted barn in the pretty garden, eat delicious country fare

Countryside and seaside all in one go – what could be more inspiring? Lovely Louisa lives down the road, on hand if you need her

Visit the walled city of Evora, have dinner with the friendliest hosts, pet the dogs & donkeys. Head out for culture, vineyards and menhirs

Visit Florence, Arezzo, Siena… or revel in the beauty and peace of Casa Zia, surrounded by wilderness and lovely birdsong

There’s a Tuscan feel to this lovely, family-friendly place – walk to the sound of cicadas, stargaze, visit vineyards, markets and castles

After a day touring châteaux, return to this pretty, very comfortable cottage with private terrace and a garden filled with birdsong

In the heart of a starlight reserve in a protected natural park, three authentic cottages with walks from the door for immersion in nature

Up in the hills, an amazing family holiday with Lorna and Lee. Weekly paella nights, great pool, lovely walking. Beauty therapies, too...

Come for very comfortable B&B suites with garden views in a converted 1880s barn with its own charming sitting and dining rooms

Gaze on Umbrian hills as the children play, watch the fireflies dance at night. Dine fabulously in Gubbio - or here. Sociable-family bliss

All you'd hope for, and more! Enormous rooms, marvellous beams, majestic views and wines from their vineyard

A peaceful cottage for 2-4 between the Dales and the Moors, with swallows in the barn, an idyllic village, and a garden to explore

A friendly family-run inn, ideal for foodies and dog-walkers who love their comforts. Peaceful, remote, but with Sherborne a short drive

Unusual and exciting ex-Forestry Service station, now a contemporary eco lodge with huge windows and terraces for the views

In pretty Vernon, a peaceful and comfortably large townhouse with roses rambling around the door

An immaculate stable retreat surrounded by gardens near Canterbury. Two couples could spend an idyllic week here, or a family of 5

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