Restored stone barn on a farm in the Lake District National Park, with views of fields and woods and an excellent pub nearby

Independent B&B in an ancient hamlet with modern interiors, immaculate bedrooms and a pleasant wooden terrace for sunny days

A pair of historic houses with far-reaching views of the Cotswold Hills and walks from the gate

Feel French in this very beautiful 300-year-old house with a large garden and pool in a hilltop medieval village of winding, cobbled streets

Atmospheric English pub with rooms by the green with its duck ponds in a pretty village, with walking and cycling routes to join

A stylish farm renovation with pools, gym, and flower-filled gardens - find rural tranquillity close to Brittany’s most famous landmarks

A warm and convivial place steeped in French history with an interesting, kind host who really looks after you. Under an hour from Paris too

Gaze over to glorious Curemonte from the pretty cottage, loll by the pool, play games in the barn. Bring friends and book the main house too

Cool, airy villa with Lake Como glistening below. Beautiful terraces and garden, plunge pool - and chilled prosecco and cake to welcome you

A dog-friendly cottage in a tranquil village, formerly the bakery, now restored to perfection with oodles of space and much comfort

Very relaxed B&B at this 17th-century country house just 5 minutes from the perched village of St-Paul-de-Vence and 10 from the sea

An hour from Edinburgh, this large estate wrapped in ancient woodland & steeped in history is a super outdoorsy retreat – dogs welcome too

Eight miles from York, near Moors and coast, this smart historic home is just the ticket for families and small groups of friends