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

Come for windswept beauty, wonderful sea views and swims, hearty walks and good vegetarian food at this island hideaway and spa

An award-winning dog-friendly pub with rooms. Find happy staff, delicious well-sourced food and comfy rooms – great for walkers

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

Dreamy, languid beauty at this spacious, airy, arty house with garden and pool in typical Pugliese countryside

An immaculately restored 1500s palazzo, filled with history, art, antiques and books in the buzzing heart of a charming town

A lovely little bolthole for two on a gorgeous estate with restaurant, deli and superb gardens, sculpture walk and wildflower meadows

An historic, moated manor house dating from the 16th-century, fully restored and with all mod cons, including an indoor heated pool

Fire up the BBQ, watch the sunsets, stroll to one of the best stretches of coastline in the world. Bliss for walkers, birders and escapees

A 17th-Century Irish castle on the water’s edge. Watch the yachts from your bedroom, join local wine nights, discover the rich history

Stunning views from sunny bedrooms. Delightful lively hosts, good breakfasts with homemade jams, colour galore in the acre of garden

Come to be doused in nature, tradition and rare Vino Santo at this soulful retreat, girded by orchards between the Dolomites and Lake Garda

Lively renovation for this 18th-century cottage built of local stone and with a large garden in Modbury. Totnes and sandy beaches are close

Unwind in glorious Northumberland with beaches, proper dunes, ancient castles and two cosy cottages with open fires, sea views and gardens

This is Somerset at its most quintessential: a thatched roofed, honey-coloured Hamstone cottage with a pretty courtyard garden; sleeps four

A very generous amount of space in this beautifully restored annexe with heated pool and outstanding views over the East Devon AONB

A splendid landing pad in gorgeous countryside with truly great food at the pub, lovely cottages and rooms over the village shop

High in the heavenly hills is this very smartly converted farm building, with underfloor heating, much glass, wood and exposed brickwork