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

Your own private suite in the wing of a traditional Burgundian winemaker's house in a tiny hamlet, surrounded by fields of vines

A smartly refurbished 500-year-old coaching inn with very comfortable bedrooms, good food and the Peak District at your feet

History, tranquillity and genuine warmth in a beautifully restored medieval château, deep in the heart of the countryside

Pops of colour and neon signs bring fun to this smart and warm family home near Brancaster beach

Rural retreat, far from the madding crowd. Laze by the infinity pool and take in the views. Inside all is calm and stylish. Stay a while

For lovers of tranquillity and simple pleasures with a private pool, tennis court, stunning views and forty acres to explore

Splash under the Elephant Arch, take a boat to the caves, set off for Tunisia! Then it’s back to a super-private room by the sea

A cosy cottage on a farm down a long winding track, wonderfully rural with footpaths across fields or along the canal

A truly authentic place to stay on a Sicilian working farm with roaming hens, wheat fields, wild flowers and a distant view of the sea

Beautiful B&B in idyllic setting, with natural salt water pool and plenty of relaxed communal spaces

A sweet, very private-feeling annexe in the glorious South Hams with your own west-facing garden

A very attractive stone building on a smallholding with all mod cons, a bedroom for stargazing, Guest Farm Shop and pretty communal gardens

Find history and splendour in bucketfuls on this huge, friendly, wooded domaine. A winning combination of modern luxury and ancient peace

Bold, bright decor within the 19th-century walls of this pretty courtyard cottage, with a hot tub and long views over parkland and lake

Beautiful, and with a delightfully rambling garden, this early 16th-century manor has bags of room for happy days with family or friends

A spacious, luxurious family retreat, remote but close to Audierne. Watch surfers shoot the waves as seagulls wheel above

An enchanting Belle Epoque villa with a terraced garden and superb views across palm trees and vines to Mont Saint-Michel