Come for huge skies, birds and wildlife, rare flora and fauna, precious pingo ponds and a comforting retreat from the hectic whirl

An oast house B&B surrounded by countryside and with a blooming garden; walk to the village pub, drive to nearby stately castles

Family cottage within 25 acres of fields, garden and orchard with fresh eggs to collect, wellies for walking and animals roaming the farm

A small top terrace can be booked for romantic evenings and you can lunch or dinner at the delightful floating restaurant

A grand piano to play and a delicious bed to sink into, at this cool, arty bolthole near Frome. For those who love spaciousness and peace

Vast house on an ancient Roman site with big terraced garden and pool. Grand yet homely, with air-con, spa and only 8 km to the city

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

Return to warming fires after hiking in Ireland's highest mountains. Two traditional cottages on the outskirts of pretty Killorglin

All you'd hope for, and more! Enormous rooms, marvellous beams, majestic views and wines from their vineyard

A beautiful old building with generous windows, arched doorways and opulent interiors in the glorious countryside by a fairy tale château

5 minutes from the Vatican in a tall palazzo above the British school. Owners share local tips, serve bakery-fresh breakfasts on the terrace

Such lovely views from this light-filled flat, built in the 19th century – curl up with a book and gaze out to sea

In a small village on the borders, a Jacobean farmhouse luxuriously restored with lovely touches; the Brecon Beacons are close by

Beautifully refurbished inn with good food, calming rooms and the South Downs all around. Chichester, Petworth and Goodwood are close

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

A very romantic and peaceful Umbrian hideaway just for two with delicious breakfasts and wonderful views from house and pool

A botanical beauty deep in the Loire Valley, this elegant house has history and heart in abundance

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