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

Welcome to an immaculate and historic retreat with private gardens, ten minutes from the Finistère coast (and oysters!)

Just the ticket if you want to escape from the hurly-burly and wind down with fresh air, good food, walks in nature and sublime views

Authenticity and originality combine at this family chateau with its panelled rooms, theatrical flourishes and charming candlelit dinners

An artist's house imbued with an understated elegance. Stay for dinner; be charmed by the garden where fruit trees throng, hens loiter

A friendly rural town pub with smart rooms, locally inspired menus and Cheshire and north Wales to explore – bring the dog too

Come for breezy bedrooms, pretty gardens, a serene pool and delicious breakfasts at this gorgeous finca in rural Extremadura near Trujillo

A colourful place to stay, tucked into the courtyard of this stunning estate, with views across the Pennine fells, deer park and lake

Lovely views from this converted farmhouse in peaceful Lot countryside, with terrace, sheltered pool and nine acres of grounds to explore

A cool little inn lost in beautiful hills, child- and dog-friendly, with happy staff and award-winning food

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

A townhouse with a walled garden by the church in a peaceful village where friendly Scottish owners feed and look after you well

Elegant stable cottage in the heart of Northumberland, with lush gardens and cosy interiors. Explore castles, coast and countryside

Come for sea air, independent shops, great places to eat and this quirky cottage with plenty of room and a sunny walled garden

Get away from it all in 'old' France, where melons taste like melons & hikes start from the door. This rural bolthole is a serious treat

This famous old country house might not come cheap, but where else can you splash out in such decadent style for life’s big celebrations?

A great little place, hugely popular, with stylish bedrooms, lovely food, happy staff and a winning position on the river Wyre