A beautifully converted building, part of an old mill, now a gorgeous place to stay with the stream running through and shared parkland

Wild beauty and hundreds of birds on the shore of a freshwater lake. Frank and Daniella look after you in a homely, fuss free way

A beautiful rural escape for couples or families with the delights of the Cotswolds all around. Dogs very welcome too

A very comfortable, pretty cottage, safe for dogs and young children, surrounded by garden and mature woodland on the Badminton Estate

A cosy bolthole on a scenic estate with red kites soaring overhead and views to Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) - the walking is sublime

An 18th-century limestone barn, now a quiet hideaway for a group of friends or family in a very rural spot surrounded by fields and woods

Come for fine food and drink, sumptuous bedrooms and a relaxed, informal atmosphere at this gorgeous Cotswold manor house with ancient roots

1820s cottage with long views, a lovely garden and generous extras. Alnwick is close and miles of white sandy beaches with dunes

A peaceful spot for this beautifully restored old barn surrounded by lovely gardens and a sparkling pool on the banks of the Dordogne river

Strolling distance from the village of Seggiano, peace and beauty fill every corner of this ancient, view-filled retreat

An historic, moated manor house dating from the 16th-century, fully restored and with all mod cons, including an indoor heated pool

A Cotswolds hideaway in a cottage on a farm, with space to roam for children, and glorious valley views

Rooms are good value, breakfast is taken overlooking the garden and there's superb veggie food next door - a Sawday's Community Champion

Elegant farmhouse B&B. Drawing room with a log fire, generous breakfasts with home produce, cookery courses and friendly welcoming hosts

Chat long with gentle hosts over home-grown dinners; see stars above, walks, rivers and wildlife all around. Rustic comfort in rural Burgos

An absolute peach of an apartment on the first floor of this iconic building with stunning views over the harbour and St Michael's Mount