A stylish, cosy, stone-flagged cottage with vintage and modern furniture, wood-burners, patios and views - and three excellent pubs nearby

Beautifully restored house with a literary history, no neighbours and private access to a sandy bay beyond the pines

Historic old house in a beautiful, traditional village. Boulangerie, bar, crêperie all a stroll away

An exceptional villa with four acres of private gardens, high in the mountains and with stunning views over Lake Como - the perfect oasis

Rural retreat, far from the madding crowd. Laze by the infinity pool and take in the views. Inside all is calm and stylish. Stay a while

An impressive limestone house on three levels created within the ruins of an ancient village with uninterrupted views of the Vézère valley

Unspoilt Coverack has all you need for a fun beach holiday and this terraced fisherman's cottage on the coast path is cosy all year round

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

A very pretty old coach house in a south London garden – perfect for a couple or a family. Friendly owners live across the courtyard

The smallest of three secluded cottages that share a gravel courtyard and a beautiful garden with cathedral views

Come for a restorative and restful stay on a wine estate with a beautiful landscaped garden and engaging owners who make you delicious meals

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

High ceilings and exposed stone walls give a light, bright and rustic feel to this restored barn with fabulous views over a lush valley

Lovely owners have created this quirky space on their farm; side-by-side al fresco baths make it romantic for two

Two rural retreats up a shared drive for gatherings of friends and family who enjoy the great outdoors and good food from the Meikleour Inn

Enjoy so much space in this 18th-century paper mill with uncluttered interiors and surrounded by forests, rivers and lush countryside - yet only a stone's throw away from the local bastide towns

Step into the valley region from this beautifully restored 17th-century house surrounded by saltwater and freshwater canals and lakes

Built in the 1800s, a charming stone house on the Penicuik Estate with views over woodland and hills and calming, beautiful interiors