A gem of a château in the wilds of Limousin with kind and thoughtful owners who are thoroughly immersed in this tranquil area

A charming white-washed house with a pool & lovely hillside views from the terrace: sleep out here under a star-studded sky on warm evenings

The farm is up its own track with wake-up Cheviot views over pine forests and fields of sheep. Luxurious bedrooms, large airy living space

A friendly, generous, big old house with not an ounce of pretension. Big families will adore gathering here to have fun and unwind

It's quiet among the lavender plants... bees humming, sun shining. Splash in the shared pool, visit lovely villages, taste local wines

Great design along with much comfort and warmth an hour from Inverness airport, but a world away from the city and with stunning views

A charming nook for two in pretty Barrington village with a foodie pub mere steps away and Somerset at your feet

A beautifully designed B&B for foodies, cyclists and walkers in a village surrounded by trees just 15 minutes from the coast

A Georgian townhouse full of character for an epic family and friend get-together. The best of Hay is a stroll away

Find gilded mirrors, rich brocades, Fragonard toiletries and an unexpected roof terrace at this 6-bedroom guest house near St Mark’s Square

You’re in the heart of untamed countryside here, beside the river Oise, welcomed by friendly hosts who cook and care for you

Come for the gorgeous, wild North York Moors and this very pretty 1911 stone cottage in the grounds of an elegant manor house

Remote off-grid cottage 1400 feet above sea level in Northumberland National Park, with incredible night skies

Glorious Elizabethan manor house lovingly furnished with exceptional art and antiques by its welcoming owners

A smart red-brick country pub in the centre of the village with a farm shop, brewery, Wellness Barn, super food and three charming bedrooms

Unwind in elegant interiors and set out on long walks in beautiful countryside; Chichester and Winchester are near

A clutch of airy properties, most with their own jasmine-scented terraces arranged around a funky pool

A thatched farmhouse only just over the channel near Rouen that’s well hidden in lush gardens, but worth finding for the gourmet food alone