Just one hour from London, this remarkable house sits on a unique family-owned Nature Reserve on the Isle of Sheppey

Utter peace in a simple, beautiful space with a sculpture garden to wander, an art studio to visit and walking and cycling on Dartmoor

Elegant Italian style in a sensitively-restored villa with sweeping views over rolling hills and forests

Two family and dog friendly retreats for lovers of the countryside, birdwatchers and those wishing to escape the crowds

Sitting next to the church in the most picturesque village in England, this ancient, handsome cottage is packed with historical interest

It's steeped in history and a joy to visit. Explore the vast pistes of Les Portes du Soleil... return to log fires and house-party dinners

Come to a gorgeous bolthole, just for two, in a sleepy riverside village with the delights of the Corrèze at your feet

A grand old chartreuse, dating from 1649, with terrace, garden and pool surrounded by tranquil countryside and near a pretty village

Blissful views to vineyards and mountains from this faithful reproduction of a 16th-century manor. Eat well, hike, bike, sauna and swim

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

A rural idyll with a hot tub under starlit skies and surrounded by gorgeous countryside in the South Lakes within a hop of vibrant Cartmel

Delightful little antique-filled cottage with large walled garden and an allotment near Versailles. Gardeners will be happy

A house on a hill (El Nido means The Nest) built in the Moorish style surrounded by sea views and the green hills of the Granada coastline

Come for peace, space and much comfort in this nifty house with gorgeous views over acres of vines from the terrace and pool

A stylish base for those who want to explore the beautiful north – expect good food, stylish interiors and a pretty market town

Come for a big gathering of friends or family and take the whole house plus an extra cottage in the pretty gardens – swim in the pool, relax

A light, bright Georgian townhouse in a residential street directly opposite the lovely Lido and restaurant, near Clifton Village

A quintessential Grade II listed thatched cottage with glorious gardens near a 13th-century church and surrounded by rolling hills