Escape to your own barn. Brimming with beams and natural colours - surrounded by peaceful lavender-filled gardens and corn fields

Comfortable Clifton home a hop from shops, restaurants, harbour ferry and the heart of Bristol. With easy-going hosts and great breakfasts

A smartly-refurbished coaching inn sitting near the river Frome run with an emphasis on fair trade, sustainability and excellent local food

In glorious rural Umbria, a spacious old farmhouse with magnificent views of mountains and Lago Trasimeno, rustic décor and a lovely pool

Four bright and warm cottages with gardens, for families and friends, plus activities for children and endless walks for you and your dog

In a Valencian resort, a captivating and hospitable place - deal for groups of family or friends too, with independence plus B&B service

Secluded country house hotel with gracious rooms and dining; stroll the grounds, visit the coast, Beverley is only a five-minute drive away

All the bleached beauty of the beach inside this comfortable cottage; a dining terrace with uplifting sea views and arching views of Kerry

A wonderful old 1397 village inn, filled with history and character. Find gracious bedrooms, roaring fires, good food and a pretty garden

Idyllic cottage hidden in deepest, foodiest Somerset - bask on your own patio among roses and sweet peas. Bring bikes - loads to explore

A modern take on an Iron Age roundhouse with stunning sea views in Scotland’s wild west, perfect for couples

A light-filled, modern house with wonderful sea views through vast picture windows stretching all the way to St Kilda on clear days

This gloriously off-grid stone farmhouse surrounded by untamed nature will suit those who revel in taking life at a more measured pace

An ancient coaching inn opposite the church in the prettiest village – just the ticket for weary travellers who deserve nurturing

A red-brick cottage and Shepherd’s hut in a magical garden with a cookery school and views over the South Downs

A fabulous Belle Epoque château with much wow factor set in vast grounds with lawns and lakes, circled by a dense forest

Head down the Strood causeway and step back in time for a slice of Mersea Island's old-world charm: beaches, fresh oysters & a charming inn

Two cosy cottages on a former winemaking estate with private terraces, a shared pool, stunning views and glorious walks from the door