Come for pristine beaches, long walks to Barbate, sea views, whale watching trips and serene suites

An airy, well-designed hideaway for two in an ancient barn on a quiet farm. This is prime walking country with Hadrian’s Wall nearby.

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

A warm and convivial place steeped in French history with an interesting, kind host who really looks after you. Under an hour from Paris too

The central part of a much larger building in a 17th-century hamlet with bright, spacious rooms, shared pool and glorious private gardens

For families and friends, foodies, surfers and lovers of southern Spain’s historic, vibrant Costa de la Luz

A delight to stay in this 1880s croft house on the quieter west coast - fabulous vegetarian and vegan food, thoughtful rooms, lovely owners

Warm family hospitality, magnificent surroundings, bedroom breakfasts, candlelit dinners and elegant windows overlooking the park

Submerge yourself in a magical landscape of sky, water and hills from this well-thought-out retreat, where silence reigns and peace is deep

Stay in the grounds of a 19th-century château turned family home, where 500-year-old oak trees shade a glorious garden

A delightful mix of old and new in a conservation village with a four-acre garden that attracts all the local birds. Guests love it here

On a sleepy hillside near Noto, the peace is profound at this country estate set in a modern property with a spa, gym and generous suites

A charming old cottage, steeped in history and in a stunning setting, close to the Coast Path and overlooking the bustling harbour at Fowey

An authentic, charming and spacious home with garden, pool and lake, deep in the Dordogne valley and decorated with uncluttered elegance

Treat yourselves to some downtime at this lush, semi-tropical hideaway with big pool, delicious breakfasts and charmingly rustic bedrooms

A large cottage by the walled garden on a peaceful estate with oodles of space for big gatherings and views over a lake and mature trees

Spend restful days in a verdant garden, slip into the cooling pool, sip wine on your private balcony, stroll into arty Benissa

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