A friendly, generous, big old house with not an ounce of pretension. Big families will adore gathering here to have fun and unwind

On the outskirts of Marazion, this timber clad house perched above the sea is a super pad for romantic couples

Feel at ease in a lovely old townhouse filled with pictures and personality and including a separate loft apartment

A beautiful walled historical country house, surrounded by acres of farmland and citrus groves, with wine tastings and kind, charming owners

A lovely big house with huge riverside gardens and an easy-going charm – a 15-minute walk from bookish Hay-on-Wye

Come for the rural charm of this cottage. Green as far as the eye can see, near a village surrounded by rivers. Wellies essential

A charming white-washed house with a pool & lovely hillside views from the terrace: sleep out here under a star-studded sky on warm evenings

Unwind here in the rolling hills with the river bustling along, your own secluded garden and an unpretentious cottage full of character

A grand, 16th-century Breton château complete with dovecote, turret and chapel surrounded by 50 acres of parkland, woods and small lake

Off the beaten track and into the hills – this remote, unknown bird-filled region is faultless for outdoorsy people

A cool little inn lost in beautiful hills, child- and dog-friendly, with happy staff and award-winning food

Treat yourselves to a stay on one of the oldest wine estates in Provence and a family house from the 1740s, complete with antiques

Get away from it all in the heart of Northumberland National Park, with walks leaving from your door and incredible dark skies at night

Wildflower beds, 1,350 acres to roam, and all of Norfolk to discover. Then it’s back to 4 chic boltholes with pool, steam room and jacuzzi

Two restored mill buildings in the serene French countryside, with river views and artful interiors – a peaceful self-catering escape

Come to be inspired - by the buildings, the art, the concept and the rich history. You should be very comfortable too, and well fed

A rustic-chic bolthole with bird's eye views to gaze at from your bedroom and the beautiful garden, tucked in a quaint hamlet in Maremma