Light-filled house full of modern art and antique finds with stunning gardens and a pool. The best of Provence is on your doorstep

Come to be cosseted in this gloriously peaceful retreat among beautiful gardens with much old-fashioned charm and excellent food

Recharge and reconnect with your creative side in one of Ania's workshops; secret coves, wild swimming and coastal walks are all close

Wild and peaceful small hotel bordering National Park of Guadarrama. Listen to birdsong, hike in the sierra, spend the day in Segovia

A cheery farmhouse conversion for groups outside a village in a non-touristy part of Italy, close to scenic trails and medieval villages

You’ll feel super snug in these 2 stunning eco builds blending into the wildly beautiful Isle of Harris coastal landscape

This deeply peaceful retreat will soothe the soul; come to walk, bike, sail then back to a roaring fire and good book. A sublime spot

A lovely restored house on a farm beside a cluster of ancient buildings surrounded by lush forest and grasslands – a deeply rural spot

A relaxed and stylish hotel on the Norfolk coast with an impressive restaurant, sumptuous bedrooms and super staff

A cosy cottage on a farm down a long winding track, wonderfully rural with footpaths across fields or along the canal

Created around a Georgian house, with lake, woodland and fields, this hotel and members' club offers great food, fresh air and much comfort

Big house with bags of character and easy access to beaches, cafés and cobbled streets, coastal paths and hidden coves

A magical Scottish Baronial-style house with stunning valley views; stroll to good restaurants, explore the spectacular Borders

Historic, eco-friendly elegance, views over Etna and Naxos Bay, jasmine-scented gardens... and a charming family feel. Stroll into Taormina

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

A botanical beauty deep in the Loire Valley, this elegant house has history and heart in abundance

Beautifully restored house with a literary history, no neighbours and private access to a sandy bay beyond the pines

Two lovely places to stay down by the shore of Clew Bay for much peace, space and modern comforts in a magical watery world