An immaculate stable retreat surrounded by gardens near Canterbury. Two couples could spend an idyllic week here, or a family of 5

In peaceful Burgundy countryside, a beautifully-restored farmhouse with B&B rooms, delicious regional food and an inviting pool

Your own cottage on a wine estate in a very beautiful part of the South Downs, famed for world-class sparkling wines

An old-world inn full of colour, with open fires, cosy rooms, local food and the magnificent Northumberland National Park all around

A charming base in historic Beaulieu - expect delicious food, traditional country-house interiors, and walks that start from the front door

Within the city walls and right next to the Minster, this super-smart hotel gives you gorgeous bedrooms and delicious food

Shed your urban cares here with a gorgeous living space, woods and meadows to wander and stunning views of The Black Mountains

A Victorian house on a 5000 acre estate, snazzily renovated and tucked down a track with a private lake, in the quieter part of Cumbria

A swish and very generous eco barn with a wood-fired hot tub and a view-filled deck close to fabulous walking in the Dales or the Lakes

An old farm worker's cottage, niftily done up and nicely remote, with walking and fishing on the doorstep, four miles from Hadrian's Wall

Style abounds in this exquisite Côte d'Azur family getaway, where lazy days are whiled away by the pool and in the quiet bird-filled gardens

An old bakehouse, part of a farm gifted to The National Trust for Jersey with a beautiful walled garden filled with wildflowers in spring

A private house set in Cornwall's largest rewilding estate, ancient and quiet, made for slow family gatherings and long, easy days

Warm hospitable agriturismo for foodies, designers, wine enthusiasts and all who love the 'real' Sicily. A happy place for families, too

Stylish apartment overlooking a vibrant market in the old city, with restaurants and historic attractions in easy walking distance

A large tranquil apartment with garden and pool surrounded by Tuscan countryside, just over half an hour's drive from Siena

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

Traditional and modern, verging on the opulent. Find a stone-flagged tap room for walkers, top modern food and Chatsworth-perfect bedrooms