This cosy little house with garden and orchard is near to one of France's best trout fishing lakes and has double-height ceilings

Tour the cellars or wander the history-rich château and grounds. A truly pretty place

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

Come here in the summer (it’s closed Nov-April except by arrangement) for candlelit dining, chintzy bedrooms, long views over the park...

Stylishly renovated farmhouse perfect for families and friends looking for a taste of the good life where kids can run free.

5 houses near Siena to make design-lovers happy; come for the rural solitude of ancient stone farm buildings with urban interiors

A magical Sicilian island with a cluster of 400-year-old lava rock houses. Charming staff, freshwater pool & generous breakfast buffets

Creative owners have made a gorgeous, arty space for couples or a small group of friends; good beaches and Salcombe are close

You will fall in love with this very special Tuscan agriturismo between the mountains and sea: peace and simplicity prevail

A remote, rustic place for a digital detox - wildly romantic and perfect in summer with the doors open. Children can play in safety

A beautifully-designed wooden lodge with hot tub on the deck, glass-front wood-burner, plenty of space and complete immersion in nature

Secluded farmhouse with panoramic views and an excellent restaurant. Walk through the forest, swim in the biolake or relax on your patio

Peaceful converted barn on a remote working farm – pet the donkeys, wild swim and row on the lake, warm up around the wood-burner

A Cotswolds hideaway in a cottage on a farm, with space to roam for children, and glorious valley views

Cosy and comfortable family holiday home just a dozen steps from the sandy beaches of the Quiberon coast. Spend days walking, cycling and paddling

A stylish mountain chalet under the watchful gaze of Mont Blanc, with a private chef, hot tub and sauna

Late 18th-century stone-built farmhouse in undulating countryside with wonderful walks from the door, golf nearby and much comfort within

Five beautiful and fully accessible cottages on an organic farm for restful retreats with family or friends – a Sawday's Community Champion