A rural haven in a lovely garden with comfortable bedrooms, brilliant breakfasts and bikes for hire – explore the Parque Natural

Elegant rooms behind a popular village pub with country walks from the door, and the spectacular Peak District and stately homes nearby

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

Gather your favourites for a getaway in deepest France. Bike the countryside, dip in the heated pool and sprawl out in this inviting space

A romantic little bolthole with a hot tub on the Penicuik Estate with well-thought-out interiors and dreamy views over pastures and woodland

A 17th-century townhouse sitting on a quiet side street with lots of original features and a west-facing patio screened by vines and lemons

A red-brick cottage and Shepherd’s hut in a magical garden with a cookery school and views over the South Downs

A super Georgian cottage with its own private garden, very comfortable bedrooms and acres of bird-filled grounds to explore

A light, bright, art-filled space with private garden on a quiet residential street just a short walk from shops, markets and good food

Victorian country house for 8-15 with gardens overlooking the Howgill Fells for happy reunions with family and friends

A great little inn, hugely popular, with stylish bedrooms, lovely food, happy staff and a winning position on the river Wyre

A pool, pines, and hosts that give you figs from their garden! Stroll to a pizzeria through the olive groves, return to 2 lovely apartments

A grand place for up to 12 adventurous souls and the young at heart: swim, bob in a boat, hike and cycle or simply revel in the greenery and peace

Three gîtes in the Dordogne with panoramic countryside views and a swimming pool – book individually or together for a group holiday

A taste of old Italy in this off-the-beaten-track rustic house on three levels, exquisitely restored and with elegant designer furnishings

A cracking English inn with open fires, great food, gorgeous rooms, happy staff, lovely gardens and well-kept English ales

An 18th-century townhouse restored with flair by former restauranteurs: come for colour, comfort and sublime dining

Come for history, wildlife and a stunning garden estate with acres to roam. Bring children and dogs too. Fabulous