A period manor and pretty rooms in old stables: a quiet base for Pas-de-Calais and Picardie. Madame loves the house, animals, story-telling

Gaze over to glorious Curemonte from the pretty cottage, loll by the pool, play games in the barn. Bring friends and book the main house too

Come for a big gathering of friends or family and take the whole house plus an extra cottage in the pretty gardens – swim in the pool, relax

In deep countryside, an expertly renovated 15th-century chapel on the banks of the Lot – a serene spot near vibrant towns

Unwind here in the rolling hills with the river bustling along, your own secluded garden and an unpretentious cottage full of character

Discover warmth, tranquillity and wonderful breakfasts behind the handsome old door of this luxurious small hotel in Lucca

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

Simple and rustic, this early 1700s farmhouse has warmth and charm, surrounded by countryside in the Perche

What a surprise to find a masseria in the heart of a Puglian village. Welcome to Anna’s elegant agriturismo

A smartly renovated village pub with rooms welcoming locals, visitors, families and dogs on a Staffordshire country estate

Country house set in a secluded valley in a nature reserve with a pool & walks from the door. The small town of Jabugo is just over the hill

Atmospheric English pub with rooms by the green with its duck ponds in a pretty village, with walking and cycling routes to join

Remote three-bedroom cottage in Northumberland National Park, with far-reaching views over hills and valleys and walks in all directions

With stunning coastal views and family farm surroundings, these cottages are bright and roomy; plus wood-burning stoves and indoor pool

An expansive and generous 13th-century Catalan farmhouse, restored with verve and colour in the Pyrenees - a wonderful spot for groups

Head inland for grand walking or to the glorious coast from this very pretty cottage with a private garden, suitable and safe for dogs

Gloriously green rural self-catering apartments with pool and lovely, friendly owners

Breathtaking views, coastal walks, wildflowers and pretty beaches. Return to a garden with a tropical feel, helpful hosts and sunny rooms