A 1750s farmhouse with a comfortable, informal feel resting in woodland. You're near to iconic tourist spots but hiding in the quiet woods

Friendly owners settle you in to this cool, creatively styled barn. Perfect for groups & families with big pool & garden

Utter peace in a simple, beautiful space with a sculpture garden to wander, an art studio to visit and walking and cycling on Dartmoor

Set off on blissful walks, trek home to crumpets and tea. There’s no better place to escape the 21st century than rural Devon

Welcoming and friendly place in a non-touristy area of the city within walking distance of the centre and with a fabulous roof terrace

Hilltop farmhouse converted into a light and spacious, contemporary country house where vintage and modern happily mix. Stunning views, too

An airy, art-filled house for groups of family or friends, with plenty of space, a secluded courtyard and pool near the beach

Stay a while... lulled by lapping sea and fragrant hanging gardens - cool, light, balconied, classic, intimate, unpretentious

An immaculately restored 1500s palazzo, filled with history, art, antiques and books in the buzzing heart of a charming town

Secluded place with home-grown food, much peace and walks by the river for a couple (or small family). Courses and solo retreats too

A clutch of airy properties, most with their own jasmine-scented terraces arranged around a funky pool

Contemporary studio in a classic Cotswold village. Peaceful bolthole for creatives and walkers - with shops, cafés and pubs a stroll away

Beautiful B&B in idyllic setting, with natural salt water pool and plenty of relaxed communal spaces

On a magical peninsular in west Galloway, land of sea and cows, 2 stylish cottages & a farmhouse perfect for nature-loving families...

Simple, stylish interiors at this restored cottage on a rural estate overlooking the river Tay, with farmland, forest and trails to discover

Spacious bedrooms, friendly hosts and a classic English country house in a peaceful hamlet with walks from the doorstep

Irresistible for art, design and heritage-lovers, bird-watchers and those who love to explore Norfolk's wide open spaces

If you want to come to Venice as an open-hearted traveller rather than a tourist then this is the place for you - just walk to everything