A renovated, comfy Victorian cottage behind a small village pub, a hub for the local community and with good food, ales and wine

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

In château parkland, 10 minutes from Chinon, find books, beams and open spaces for three renovated houses, a delight for families

Big house in peaceful lush oasis among the bananas, vines and aloe vera, a 20-minute walk down into Funchal

Unwind and feel part of the family in beautiful rural Yorkshire. The farmhouse is rambling and peaceful, rooms are comfy, breakfast generous

Three family friendly cottages on this gorgeous eco farm with private gardens and organised outdoor activities if you like joining in

A heartwarming 250-year-old pub with roaring fires in the flagged bar, attractive bedrooms and a special welcome for children and dogs

Hideaway at the bottom of the garden with a little courtyard and far-reaching views; walk to the village pub or take a day trip to Bath

Ensconce yourselves in the Black Périgord and stay in the East Wing of a 16th-century castle with private garden and surrounding parkland

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

A country house, elegant and unstuffy, at the heart of a working Lazio olive farm. Lunch by the pool or unwind at the hot spring spa

Rural bliss at the end of the lane: a cottage for 2 with wine and local biscuits in the hamper and farmers’ markets within a 5-mile drive

Enjoy convivial gatherings from this Georgian country house with acres of land, gardens and woodlands just a short hop from Durham

A mix of bold colours, modern art and vintage finds give this classic French mansion bags of personality

Elegant 19th-century château deep in the Dordogne forest promises seclusion, serenity and an unhurried, sun-soaked escape.

A Victorian house on a 5000 acre estate, snazzily renovated and tucked down a track with a private lake, in the quieter part of Cumbria

A fortified castle in parkland, built mostly in the 1300s on the Montbazens plateau, near to the stunning Averyon gorges

Historic 19th-century maison de maître, perfect for a gathering of friends, within walking distance of the old town’s charms