Get away from it all in the heart of Northumberland National Park, with walks leaving from your door and incredible dark skies at night

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

An unbeatable position on Rutland Water, a Michelin star in the restaurant, a roaring fire in the bar and a swimming pool in the garden

In tranquil countryside close to the Ring of Kerry, a rustic farmhouse with wonderful stargazing and brilliant walks starting from the door

In her smart top-floor flat, perfectly situated between Montmartre and the Opéra Garnier, Rosemary does brilliant B&B

A deliciously rural stone house with charmingly simple rustic-chic interiors and saline pool - an hour from Perugia

Up in the hills, with Hay Bluff towering beside, this old stone house is sheltered in the valley with the brook rushing past to a waterfall

A stunning setting for this B&B - the village a thousand feet below you and views to both snow-capped Alps and Provence lavender fields

In the heart of a starlight reserve in a protected natural park, three authentic cottages with walks from the door for immersion in nature

Books, meadow flowers, a rocking chair by a cosy fire at this treasure-trove cottage of beautiful things - down tiny lanes in west Cork

Charming trulli apartments promise rustic comfort and panoramic views (horses too). Perfectly placed for exploring the area

Unwind and feel part of the family in beautiful rural Yorkshire. The farmhouse is rambling and peaceful, rooms are comfy, breakfast generous

Just one hour from London, this remarkable house sits on a unique family-owned Nature Reserve on the Isle of Sheppey

A glorious château near Tours – authentic, huge fun, steeped in family history and surrounded by gorgeous gardens with a serene pool

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

Remote barn in the middle of Northumberland National Park with views for miles, wonderful walking trails and clear starry skies

Simple but stylishly furnished village house, terrific hill-top views, low-impact design, organic cooking and a hot tub; utterly peaceful