In a commanding position surrounded by private land, this old manor house is excellently equipped and ideal for a big family holiday

A beautifully converted building, part of an old mill, now a gorgeous place to stay with the stream running through and shared parkland

A beautifully converted dairy with a magical garden in a quiet village surrounded by lovely countryside

Enjoy fields of lavender and vines as far as the eye can see from this neat cottage, sharing a pool and gorgeous gardens with other guests

A very special place to stay, immersed in the architecture and history of the city as well as its traditions, culture, food and wine

Gorgeous rooms and splendid breakfasts – for sybarites, history-lovers, cyclists and canoeists - bang in the middle of ancient Long Melford

A dog-friendly hotel with traditional bedrooms, excellent breakfasts & a cool bar set on a peaceful side street, minutes from the centre

Cosy and comfortable eco cottages near to sleepy Sidmouth, where grown-ups can relax and children can play safely in the gardens

The Gautiers have the finest sense of how to treat guests: dreamy bedrooms, fantastic food & the pool beneath the orange trees is a delight

A lovely, long barn-style conversion with much space, stunning views across the spectacular bay and a secret beach to stroll to

Close to the honeypots of Domme and Sarlat, a hideaway for 2 in an ancient French hamlet. The apartment is serene, the views are glorious

In deep countryside, an expertly renovated 15th-century chapel on the banks of the Lot – a serene spot near vibrant towns

A dramatic transformation of an old shepherd's cottage deep on a remote hillside in Perthshire farmland with masses of space and light

Fall in love with this riverside village, lost in a valley in lower Normandy, and this sunny house for couples or families

A hop from the coast and charming Alnwick, a gorgeous and supremely comfortable country escape for friends and families. Dogs welcome too

A 17th-century traditional Welsh longhouse in a very sheltered spot facing south and with a pretty garden surrounded by fields and meadows

A tranquil and tucked-away feel for this terraced cottage with private patio, communal garden and plenty of room for six

An elegantly renovated coaching inn with inspired design, beautifully simple pub food, tempting ales and gloriously comfortable bedrooms