Settle into an unhurried pace of life on the coast. Comfortable houses and an eco-friendly garden; yoga, massages and riding can be arranged

A 1750s farmhouse with a comfortable, informal feel resting in woodland. You're near to iconic tourist spots but hiding in the quiet woods

Grand and old and filled with history, the estate and such a pretty house are a tonic, as are the well-tended grounds and parkland

Irresistible for art, design and heritage-lovers, bird-watchers and those who love to explore Norfolk's wide open spaces

A warm, gracious townhouse in a small town, run by delightful new hosts. Explore chateaux, canoe on the Loire... cycle to Angers!

A clutch of airy properties, most with their own jasmine-scented terraces arranged around a funky pool

A peaceful retreat with yoga and activities to restore and renew, in the Andalusia hills between Granada and the Mediterranean coast

Escape to this boutique B&B in West Sussex. Long beaches, Goodwood races, Chichester theatres, woodland walks all nearby

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

A thoughtful conversion of an old farm barn with beautifully-beamed interiors - a flawless, rural escape for romantics and dreamers

Cosy apartment for two in a cluster of farm buildings near Hawkshead, surrounded by countryside and with a good pub a stroll away

Restored stone barn on a farm in the Lake District National Park, with views of fields and woods and an excellent pub nearby

Secluded stone farmhouse, fragrant gardens, a natural pool, and winding forest paths – the perfect off-grid Tuscan escape

Deep in Burgundy's wine country, an elegant maison de maître sits in acres of gloriously private parkland

Remote wartime research station turned stylish retreat with knockout views, wild walks and a front-row seat to the weather

The views take your breath away, the breakfasts are beautiful, and you feel like you're staying in the home of dear friends