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

Gorgeous thatched country cottage bolthole for two - perfect for a romantic escape - bring the pooch and explore Somerset

A welcoming, warming inn for locals and visitors alike with a blazing log fire, excellent local and seasonal food and proper Devon ales

Two lovely old cottages, part of the 1700 stable block on the St Giles estate, with 5,000 acres to roam, for walkers and peace seekers

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

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

Deep in Burgundy's wine country, an elegant maison de maître sits in acres of gloriously private parkland

Three simple, traditional apartments in an ancient convent building with a beautiful botanical garden in the heart of the historic centre

A small, trendy hotel, very much of its time, with oodles of style, stunning bedrooms and fantastic staff

Welcoming, dog-friendly pub with food to rave about, cracking countryside views and very comfortable bedrooms

Within the city walls and right next to the Minster, this super-smart hotel gives you gorgeous bedrooms and delicious food

Cosy bolthole for two in a tiny hamlet next to a river and pub; walk the hills or spend the day at the unspoiled coast

An exquisitely restored 1850s townhouse, steeped in history, with a sweet garden and within walking distance of the historic centre of Porto

For walkers and lovers of wildly beautiful coastal country: two cosy old cottages and a bright, modern renovation in a cluster with others

A traditional stone bergerie high on a hill and surrounded by woods with east-facing views over the valley for stunning sunrises

A light and bright 1900s holiday home for family holidays by the sea, with a large enclosed garden and a short hop to beach and shops

A beautifully-restored Devon bank barn at the end of a quiet lane in the glorious South Hams, just right for a couple or small family

Come to stay in a lovely old house surrounded by an important garden created by three generations of brilliant women gardeners