Immerse yourself in nature, wildlife, sustainability and slow food high up on the edge of a National Park

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

Feel at ease in a lovely old townhouse filled with pictures and personality and including a separate loft apartment

Airy villa for four overlooking Lake Como. Stunning views, private sunny terrace - a peaceful communal garden to wander too

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

Charming 15th-century farmhouse near Montrésor and Loches with immense lawns, orchards and a fabulous pool

Cosy cabin hideaway packed with vintage charm. Enjoy lovely orchard views and a rustic wood-fired bath under the apple trees

A big old house with a lovely pool, surrounded by ancient olives just 3kms from the sea and deep in the heart of Bandol wine country

Spotless and thoughtful B&B overlooking St Michael's Mount with delicious breakfasts, warm owners and plenty of space to yourselves

Moments from Chamonix, a sweet chalet with pretty gardens in sun or snow under a backdrop of Mont Blanc – perfect for the adventurous

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

A converted stable on a peaceful farm surrounded by acres of countryside but within striking distance of Sherborne and good NT gardens

Restored mill house with a stream running through the garden, and warm hosts who give you suppers made from their homegrown produce

In a chocolate-box village just an hour on the train, and a short hop in a taxi, from London is this foodie inn with pretty bedrooms

A country idyll in the hills. Only 15 mins from Faro, but all is peaceful: dip in the pool, sip a cocktail in the shade, book in for dinner

A cosy, beautifully refurbished flat in a Georgian house bang in the middle of the unspoilt town with its pretty streets and houses

Friendly inn in the middle of Sedbergh. Lots of bedrooms to choose from, suntrap picnic area, walks in the Yorkshire Dales on the doorstep

Come for the rural charm of this cottage. Green as far as the eye can see, near a village surrounded by rivers. Wellies essential