A Cotswolds hideaway in a cottage on a farm, with space to roam for children, and glorious valley views

Rural retreat, far from the madding crowd. Laze by the infinity pool and take in the views. Inside all is calm and stylish. Stay a while

Get away from it all in the heart of Northumberland National Park, with walks leaving from your door and incredible dark skies at night

Cosy and comfortable family holiday home just a dozen steps from the sandy beaches of the Quiberon coast. Spend days walking, cycling and paddling

A light-filled, modern house with wonderful sea views through vast picture windows stretching all the way to St Kilda on clear days

Characterful and family-friendly apartments on this lovely wine-country estate: great hosts, glorious grounds and pool, home-grown food

In glorious rural Umbria, a spacious old farmhouse with magnificent views of mountains and Lago Trasimeno, rustic décor and a lovely pool

Green and serene, a striking array of eco cottages on a family farm where style and comfort reign, close to the coast but far from the crowd

Bright and spacious barn for two and a baby on the South Downs Way; close to Brighton and the coast

Airy, spacious, sunny. This Lot gîte is a delight: linen curtains, oak stair, sunny pool. Sarlat and painted caves are an easy venture away

Enjoy southern life in a charming palazzo in Trapani. Come for coastal drives and baroque basilica, hand-twirled pasta and fresh calamari

Luxury up the lane from Salcombe. Meet the farm’s Dartmoor ponies, gaze on the hills, walk into town, forget the car

Taste the wine, plunge into the granite pool, play billiards in the library, linger outdoors as swallows swoop – eat delicious local dishes

An attractive converted stable with covered veranda, private garden and views over rolling countryside, minutes from the coast

For artists, walkers and peace seekers - authentic simplicity at this mountain hideaway with an infinity pool and breathtaking views

Bring boots, maps, your dog and an appetite for high places and deep comfort in this restored farm conversion

The medieval village of Collevecchio – and the landscape of Lazio - is for those seeking history, authenticity, beauty and peace

Rolling lawns, Georgian glamour and countryside views – gather the gang for slow days, wild walks and starry Northumberland skies