Shed your urban cares here with a gorgeous living space, woods and meadows to wander and stunning views of The Black Mountains

A charming base in historic Beaulieu - expect delicious food, traditional country-house interiors, and walks that start from the front door

At the foot of the Cambrian Mountains, an ancient whitewashed cottage with cosy, light-flooded interiors – a perfect rural bolthole for two

A serene retreat, deep in forested hills with lovely gardens, the river rushing through and a very comfortable, calming and spacious house

Refurbished pub in a village high in the hills of the North York Moors, with stylish rooms and unpretentious food using quality ingredients

Two cottages for couples: one more traditional, the other fresh and modern, both comfortable and romantic and there's a good pub next door

Three charming rustic lodges with private gardens and a laid-back vibe in a small rural hamlet surrounded by vines and truffle orchards

Stylish apartment overlooking a vibrant market in the old city, with restaurants and historic attractions in easy walking distance

Charming half-timbered house at the start of the Alsace wine route, with spacious rooms, tempting breakfast and a swimming pool

An ancient farmhouse transformed into a peaceful place to stay with lovely gardens, a swimming pool and delicious organic food

Remote off-grid cottage 1400 feet above sea level in Northumberland National Park, with incredible night skies

Proper village pub with much-praised food and cosy rooms; country walks lead from the door and Oxford is half an hour away

An idyllic cottage for animal lovers, children, peace seekers and walkers. Immaculate interiors and breathtaking views soothe the soul

Designed with style and comfort, peaceful, sophisticated and serene with countryside views. And you have your own lovely pool

Visit Florence, Arezzo, Siena… or revel in the beauty and peace of Casa Zia, surrounded by wilderness and lovely birdsong

Starry skies, wild beauty and total peace are yours in these sustainable, solar-powered eco-lodges

Your own cottage sitting room downstairs and a swish bedroom up – breakfast in the courtyard before venturing forth to discover Canterbury

A fine country manor house on the edge of a village, peacefully surrounded by gardens and trees, and close to the D-Day landing beaches