Deep in the Wye Valley you’ll find wild swimming, kayaking and down-time. This cottage is a spacious yet cosy base for any adventure

A small, quirky country house hotel with lovely staff, pretty rooms and heavenly food served in a pillared dining room

A cool converted barn on an organic farm near Brittany’s loveliest beaches, with a kitchen garden and play area, perfect for foodie families

Five beautiful suites in the south wing of this fairy tale castle, filled with architectural features, family history and much grandeur

A wisteria-laden pergola shades the sunny side of the farmhouse - in gentle olive country near the Sibillini Park, not far from the Adriatic

A sweet little gîte for two in the centre of a dreamy medieval village. Happily private but with loads to explore from your door

A tucked-away and peaceful retreat from which to explore the beautiful Dordogne or simply to unwind and recharge

An attractive converted stable with covered veranda, private garden and views over rolling countryside, minutes from the coast

Gather family or friends and fall in love with this gorgeous house, beautiful garden, glimmering Ullswater and stunning countryside

You have complete independence in your own wing beside the owner's house, with much space, a sparkling pool and balconies with views

Spacious house with a big garden, a swimming pool and all home comforts; the beach and good restaurants are less than 10 minutes away

Charming, laid-back B&B in the foothills of the Algarve. All you hear are the birds, yet the beaches are a ten-minute drive

Such lovely views from this light-filled flat, built in the 19th century – curl up with a book and gaze out to sea

High above Lisbon, this small but elegant former palace offers stunning views, stylishly rustic rooms and a dreamy, sun-trap patio

Off-the-beaten track cottage promises peace and quiet, wild swimming and hikes in the hills. A world away from the urban jungle

A small yet elegant place for couples or small groups to enjoy the open countryside, rest, join a cooking course or book a massage

Welcoming Julia fans passions for Arlesienne cuisine and culture in her art-stuffed Provence home where everything catches the eye!

An 1820s farmhouse at the end of a quiet road in the North York Moors National Park, overlooking a forest and surrounded by fields