A special little house, renovated with huge style, filled with beautiful objects and with a delightfully quiet and secluded private garden

Friendly pub in rural village near Cambridge with strong community feel, great local food, garden, snug room and fresh, pretty bedrooms

Float in the infinity pool above the canyon, dine under the stars, revel in the silence, head to the Cavagrande di Cassibile Nature Reserve

A cosy cottage on a farm down a long winding track, wonderfully rural with footpaths across fields or along the canal

Pomegranates, persimmon and figs, the waft of rosemary on the air... we love this old 'mas' 25km from Gordes, in sweet sunny Provence

A glorious château near Tours – authentic, huge fun, steeped in family history and surrounded by gorgeous gardens with a serene pool

Elegant historic house set in acres of grounds transports you to a bygone belle époque (with all mod cons)

A 13th-century mill with immaculate interiors and a whiff of luxury. Look out to the river, birds, tall trees, and Pézenas up the hill

Come for the glorious Peak District and this rural independent pub, with roots in the 12th century, serene bedrooms and toothsome food

A lovely old house and rambling garden in a medieval village with a monumental château, 12th-century church and a good local restaurant

Deep luxury, superb service and a wealth of delightful things to admire at this small hotel on a very quiet street in the heart of the city

A mix of bold colours, modern art and vintage finds give this classic French mansion bags of personality

Come to stay in a lovely old house surrounded by an important garden created by three generations of brilliant women gardeners

You’re in Snowdonia National Park: cycle, hike, swim, climb & trampoline to your heart’s content. Come home to comfort, warmth, grand views

A cottage in a conservation village with logs in the burner, sloe gin on the table, and a good dining pub you can walk to

Understatedly stylish with French antiques, sofas and balconies overlooking town and gardens. A grown-ups' retreat, 200m from the ocean

A period manor and pretty rooms in old stables: a quiet base for Pas-de-Calais and Picardie. Madame loves the house, animals, story-telling

A tranquil cabin for two in rural countryside near arty Totnes: there are walks from the door and all of Devon is yours to explore