Victorian almshouse with architectural pedigree, sweeping countryside views and easy access to charming local towns

A renovated Dordogne farmhouse infused with new life, plus a saltwater pool, an ancient fig tree, and Lascaux on the doorstep

A scented garden, delicious local delicacies and those coastal landscapes. This place is a sensory feast

A cosy and relaxing village inn in the heart of the unspoilt Ebble Valley (wonderful for walkers) with fresh bedrooms and excellent food

Light-filled retreat full of character and vintage finds, with handmade touches and farm-fresh produce on your doorstep

Come to be wrapped by wind and waves from this unique nest with an outdoor bath facing west - nature lovers and adventurers will be seduced

A pleasing (not very little) place to stay in the heart of a wood within the unspoilt countryside of the South Downs National Park

A round of applause goes to this special family and their delightfully thoughtful restaurant with beautiful rooms - a wonderful place

You’ll love Tintinhull Gardens, Montacute House, Ham Hill, the Prince of Wales pub... and this sweet, fresh, cosy, rustic cottage for two

By a lake, enclosed by woodland - a contemporary house and barn, full of handmade furniture – laze in a hammock, walk the Jurassic Coast

A pretty retreat in the grounds of a romantic château – you have your own walled garden, with terrace, pool and sunbathing area

Good looking barn conversion for sociable gatherings on an organic farm – meet the animals, take a day trip, go walking

Beautifully connected, engagingly old-fashioned London pad, with a garden. Head out for Vauxhall Park, the Tate, Westminster...

A compact eco-serene bolthole in bustling Modica's historic heart with glorious views over the baroque rooftops. Beaches are 20 minutes away

Strolling distance from the village of Seggiano, peace and beauty fill every corner of this ancient, view-filled retreat

An important spot for this grand 19th-century château on the banks of the Loire, steeped in history and with kind, erudite owners

Near vibrant market towns, this lovely cottage on a rural estate with views of Pen y Fan is a delicious escape from the hurly burly

Come for the gloriously peaceful countryside and this 1700s house and garden, scrupulously renovated and with plenty of space