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

Come for an oasis of peace - no crowds in the National Park, just olive groves, mountain views and tranquil nature

The views are breathtaking over forest and field from this lovely barn conversion on a working farm, for special gatherings

Bring family or friends to this beautiful 16th-century stone manor house standing in a tiny hamlet in the heart of the Dordogne

Breakfasts with sausages from home-reared rare breed pigs, a big log fire and relaxed friendly hosts. Acres of garden and woodland paths

An oast house B&B surrounded by countryside and with a blooming garden; walk to the village pub, drive to nearby stately castles

Come for stunning views down to the bay of La Herradura and this traditional, family-focused 1990s house on three floors

A self-catering apartment in the wing of a traditional Burgundian winemaker's house in a tiny hamlet, surrounded by fields of vines

11 rooms yet huge personality: travel mementoes, bright colours, local breakfasts... in a fun market town under the Cotswold escarpment

A hugely spoiling place to stay with gardens, plunge pool, hot tub and sauna - part of the village pub, farm shop, brewery and Wellness Barn

Sitting next to the church in the most picturesque village in England, this ancient, handsome cottage is packed with historical interest

A super upside-down house perched on a cliff in bustling Saundersfoot with glorious views over the beach and the Atlantic

Burrowed into the olive groves of the lush Valle d’Itria, a restored masseria with five trulli, an indoor and outdoor pool, hot tub and lovely views

Château apartments with a heated pool, parkland and a menagerie - Gold Beach and the British Normandy Memorial are on the doorstep

An upmarket, very comfortable old stone village house with tasty breakfasts and a sunny courtyard full of colourful flowers

Ease into a slower way of life from this beautiful Tuscan farmhouse surrounded by vineyards in the valley below medieval Montepulciano

Experience the pleasures of traditional Tuscan living with fabulous food and fine wines from the family vineyard

Surrounded by wildlife and water, this ultra-modern house has huge windows, white walls and designer furnishings. Blissfully remote