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

Swim with frogs in the freshwater pool, breakfast in the sunshine, play boules by moonlight. Châteaux don't get much more rural

A welcoming retreat with lofty rooms, a sunny garden and the perfect plunge pool. Come for slow days and wine country adventures

Generous apartments in a 300-year-old farmhouse with beautiful grounds and a swimming pool

Unspoilt Coverack has all you need for a fun beach holiday and this terraced fisherman's cottage on the coast path is cosy all year round

Historic 19th-century maison de maître, perfect for a gathering of friends, within walking distance of the old town’s charms

A substantial old house, originally built in 1836 and recently renovated, for grand special occasions with stunning views and a hot tub

Sumptuous bedrooms and a cheering big fireplace above these old stables on the Egton Estate, great for walks and wildlife, a hop from Whitby

Rural bliss at the end of the lane: a cottage for 2 with wine and local biscuits in the hamper and farmers’ markets within a 5-mile drive

Stylish apartment overlooking a vibrant market in the old city, with restaurants and historic attractions in easy walking distance

A super upside-down house perched on a cliff in bustling Saundersfoot with glorious views over the beach and the Atlantic

In off-the-beaten-track Tuscany, 2 peaceful apartments in a former haybarn, both carefully renovated with antique furniture

Three spacious manor apartments with views for big gatherings of family or friends. Walk to the beach or the pub, play tennis and croquet

A grand old Georgian building with a big old welcoming atmosphere, roaring fires, delicious food, ales and wine, warm and calming bedrooms

Escape to this contemporary barn on a friendly farmstead with fern-fringed cliffs and walks galore on your door. Ask about ferry discounts

A treat of a country retreat in the North York Moors National Park with lovely high ceilings, a log-burner, much comfort and fabulous views

A lovely spot in an AONB for this bright and airy converted barn, one of four round a gravelled courtyard on a 600-acre estate

Come for sublime Highland scenery, birds and wildlife, long walks and complete peace and tranquillity