Tranquil couple's getaway with a shared pool, wonderful views, and lavender plants in every direction. The delightful owners are next door

A lovingly restored ancient farmhouse surrounded by wildlife-rich countryside just two miles from stunning beaches – a place to mend

A peaceful and unpretentious spot for a digital detox with long walks up on the moors and fabulous views from the top

Close to Hexham's centre, a quietly charismatic Victorian home with fresh flowers, homemade bread, sunny courtyard and a friendly little dog

An entire literary estate on the Brittany coast, with a trio of restored houses, fabulous gardens and a private path to the beach

A 16th-century timbered riverside inn with a relaxed, rustic feel, garden cabin rooms with views and fresh seasonal and homegrown food

Get the full-English bucolic countryside experience at this boutique inn right in the heart of a quintessentially pretty Cotswold village

Inspiring scenery for this lavender farm near a Provençal village. Rustic eco-friendly cottages, a hump-backed bridge, a hammock by the pool

In pretty Vernon, a peaceful and comfortably large townhouse with roses rambling around the door

After a day touring châteaux, return to this pretty, very comfortable cottage with private terrace and a garden filled with birdsong

Friendly hosts, lovely log fires, delicious dinners, interesting antiques – and Frederick’s special tours of a WWI memorial site

5 houses near Siena to make design-lovers happy; come for the rural solitude of ancient stone farm buildings with urban interiors

A handsome little château perched on the edge of a verdant valley, with wonderful views, lots of space and a rambling garden

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

Starry skies, wild beauty and total peace are yours in these sustainable, solar-powered eco-lodges

Rustic charm and homely hospitality – this 12th-century hideaway in a medieval village is perfect for slow days, wine and wandering

A wall of glass frames the sea view - take drinks on the waterfront lawn in summer, or by the crackling fire in winter

A family-run, environmentally friendly bistro with rooms near Grasmere: climb to the nearest viewing spot. Dogs welcome too