Your own cottage on a wine estate in a very beautiful part of the South Downs, famed for world-class sparkling wines

Rural peace just an hour from London in your own gorgeous converted hay barn, ten minutes from Alton

Tucked at the bottom of a long track and surrounded by a gorgeous natural landscape, is this generous end-slice of a 17th-century stone farm

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 real treat to stay in this elegant 18th-century house with pampering bedrooms, gorgeous home-cooked food and stunning gardens with pool

A truly special barn conversion, flooded with light and with its own decked outdoor space surrounded by bucolic countryside

Created around a Georgian house, with lake, woodland and fields, this hotel and members' club offers great food, fresh air and much comfort

Find beauty and tranquillity on this historic Dordogne estate for up to fourteen - plus a feast of designer colour and a fine pool to share

A super old place for those who love history and Thomas Hardy. Come for enjoyable gastropub food and comfortable, traditional bedrooms

A scented garden, delicious local delicacies and those coastal landscapes. This place is a sensory feast

Three comfortable stone houses clustered around the owners' home. Glorious views spread out below you across rolling countryside

Weaving medieval magic, this dreamy hideaway is an ideal base for nature-loving gourmands to explore the region

A special little house, renovated with huge style, filled with beautiful objects and with a delightfully quiet and secluded private garden

You’re wrapped in parkland here and close to the coast, gardens and war memorials. A treat of a stop-over for foodies

Light-filled house full of modern art and antique finds with stunning gardens and a pool. The best of Provence is on your doorstep

Be spoiled in this large stone house, with sumptuous bedrooms, thoughtful breakfasts and a verdant garden, just minutes from the city

Up in the Cévennes, this big, beautiful family house has superb views, a fine kitchen, lots of space and masses to do and see

Elegant Regency rectory full of charm, with walks in all directions, views to gaze at and kind, generous hosts. A rare place