Restored stone barn on a farm in the Lake District National Park, with views of fields and woods and an excellent pub nearby

Come for big skies, grand walking and hilly cycling. Style and comfort abound in this cottage set on the hillside with views to North Uist

A dear little cottage with many comforts and a private garden, off the beaten track and surrounded by mountains, valleys and trees

Attractive country barn - great for two families sharing, for river trips, for playing in the pool, for running free

Come for strawberries in summer, walnuts in winter, and a wonderful welcome all year round. Thierry and Charlotte are living their dream

You’re in Snowdonia National Park: cycle, hike, swim, climb & trampoline to your heart’s content. Come home to comfort, warmth, grand views

A family retreat high above the river Dordogne and deep in woodland - with heated pool, games room and village restaurants a stroll away

The village is tiny, the bar is lively, the food is delicious. The Cotswolds are at your feet and you’re encouraged not to lift a finger

Glorious Elizabethan manor house lovingly furnished with exceptional art and antiques by its welcoming owners

A 200-year-old quintessential Umbrian farmhouse with pool, immersed in nature and with no immediate neighbours for lazy, peaceful days

French elegance meets English comfort in Paris by St Germain. Organic croissants, crisp duvets, an open fire... a favourite of many guests

An old chapel, smartly and sustainably converted, with a hot tub to soothe tired limbs after country walks through fells and dales

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

A relaxed hilltop escape with good food, a pretty garden and fine views of the Dales and the river Wharfe – bring your dog too

A tranquil and tucked-away feel for this terraced cottage with private patio, communal garden and plenty of room for six

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

A slice of rural heaven close to the Pembrokeshire coast - good rooms, hearty food, wonderful walks and beautiful beaches wait