A delightful Arts & Crafts lodge house on a lovely estate sitting in a dramatic setting on the western flank of the Malvern Hills

A bright, light newly built annexe flat adjoining a farmhouse and sitting on a hill looking out over a lake and fields beyond to the village

With incredible views across to distant hilltop towns, olive groves and buzzing bees, this elegant farmhouse has bags of charm

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

Come to recharge in the lovely Loire valley at this fine château surrounded by mature gardens and green countryside

Glorious Elizabethan manor house lovingly furnished with exceptional art and antiques by its welcoming owners

A comfortably stylish renovation of a 19th-century farmhouse, perfect for big groups & multi-generation families to reconnect in rural peace

A three storey house and garden with sea glimpses in the 'vieux village' named for the Mimosa trees which flower in profusion in winter

Close to the expansive north Norfolk coast, this is a contemporary hotel with a laid-back vibe and excellent food

A majestic renovation of a Victorian 'model' farm with underfloor heating, open plan design, light bright lines and not a whiff of IKEA

Luxuriate in style at this central Lecce palazzo with gorgeous rooms, delicious breakfasts (lunch & dinner by arrangement). Walk everywhere

Inland Algarve, away from the crowds – this gorgeous house with pool and gardens is a haven for families and friends

You’ll eat well here, among locals who love the food. The village is quiet, the rooms serenely modern. A great base for a holiday en famille

Charming, simple and elegant B&B with a lovely garden and kind owners in an area renowned for its good wine and food

Generous simplicity and organic farm cooking in this rustic Tuscan farm with library, yoga, family apartments and natural lily-dotted pond

Between Penzance and Helston and close to sandy beaches is a sweet space for four. Good for young families and all garden lovers

A big, comfortable house with heated outdoor pool in 17 acres of gardens. Mountains, river swimming, hiking nearby; coast within the hour