A charming B&B in south Sardinia, near Cagliari: circled by palms and cypresses, overlooking sweet-smelling lemon & orange groves. Bliss

Take in the stunning views, explore the narrow medieval lanes and soak up the old-world charm of one of France’s most beautiful villages

Go with the slow - homemade delights, no plastic anything, few mod cons - just relaxed humorous hosts and a beautiful place

Your own cottage on a wine estate in a very beautiful part of the South Downs, famed for world-class sparkling wines

Stables turned into bright, comfortable holiday homes in countryside near Battle - for couples and families, whose dogs are very welcome too

Experience the pleasures of traditional Tuscan living with fabulous food and fine wines from the family vineyard

A classic French beauty of a place; home to an engaging young family who love to entertain and look after you with great care

Bring boots, maps, your dog and an appetite for high places and deep comfort in this restored farm conversion

A converted old granary next to a traditional Welsh longhouse in a deeply rural setting for unfussy nature lovers

Float in the infinity pool above the canyon, dine under the stars, revel in the silence, head to the Cavagrande di Cassibile Nature Reserve

A majestic renovation of a Victorian 'model' farm with underfloor heating, open plan design, light bright lines and not a whiff of IKEA

Designed with style and comfort, peaceful, sophisticated and serene with countryside views. And you have your own lovely pool

Sit back and relax at this luxuriously elegant grand manor in the heart of the Dordogne with a concierge service to take care of everything

An elegantly renovated coaching inn with inspired design, beautifully simple pub food, tempting ales and gloriously comfortable bedrooms

Once a coach house, now a split-level place to stay – you can walk to the river and it's just a short hop to central London

Wow. The sort of place you long for on dreary days - inspired architecture, heavenly views, delicious home-cooked food, a lake for swimming

A tucked-away and peaceful retreat from which to explore the beautiful Dordogne or simply to unwind and recharge