A stately retreat, an oasis of calm and beauty. Picnic on the lawns, enjoy a glass of home-produced prosecco beneath a centuries-old tree

A smart village local with original timber frames, a lively bar, elegant rooms and delicious food from the fields around you

Warm interiors, pretty bedrooms and excellent breakfasts – good value in a very handy central spot

A converted old granary next to a traditional Welsh longhouse in a deeply rural setting for unfussy nature lovers

This lovely, beamy, uncluttered Tuscan farmhouse with separate apartment is an elegant lodging on a vast fruitful estate with pool, and lovely owners

Discover warmth, tranquillity and wonderful breakfasts behind the handsome old door of this luxurious small hotel in Lucca

Walkers and wild-lifers, here is your place in the Pyrenees. Colour, character, a welcoming family, log fires and delicious home cooking

Set loose your inner castaway on your very own island with enthralling views and much wildlife a short boat ride from Skye

A stylish, thoughtful and impressive place for a family holiday, in a dreamy Charentais landscape with the odd sheep to keep you company

Enjoy so much space in this 18th-century paper mill with uncluttered interiors and surrounded by forests, rivers and lush countryside - yet only a stone's throw away from the local bastide towns

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

Two peaceful olive grove farmhouses, hours of hiking along CAI trails, each offering a shared pool with incredible views, Pisa and Lucca only 20 minutes away

Nature lovers will be tempted to this gem of a village cottage in the Duddon Valley – a truly peaceful slice of the Lakes

This old stone building, a former olive warehouse, is beautifully restored and sits on its own – a simple bolthole for rest and recuperation

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

The views are breathtaking over forest and field from this lovely barn conversion on a working farm, for special gatherings

Families and walkers will be happy at this unfussy seaside retreat with beaches down the road and coastal paths right by your door

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