An ancient building filled with beauty and sitting in the quietest SSSI valley, criss-crossed by medieval drove ways buzzing with wildlife

Come to be cosseted in this gloriously peaceful retreat among beautiful gardens with much old-fashioned charm and excellent food

Magnificent views unfold over the glittering sea towards the Cap d'Antibes from this elegant 1750 manor filled with much art and history

Wide views over the trees to the glittering loch and the hills beyond will mesmerise; interiors are calm, uncluttered and generous

The Gautiers have the finest sense of how to treat guests: dreamy bedrooms, fantastic food & the pool beneath the orange trees is a delight

Eight miles from York, near Moors and coast, this smart historic home is just the ticket for families and small groups of friends

A charming base in historic Beaulieu - expect delicious food, traditional country-house interiors, and walks that start from the front door

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

Contemporary lodge on a remote peninsula with spectacular views; walk, cycle or kayak, explore nature reserves and unspoiled beaches

A truly special barn conversion, flooded with light and with its own decked outdoor space surrounded by bucolic countryside

Rooms in an old palazzo in the historic centre of town, with a swimming pool, restaurant and café, and lovely beaches a short drive away

Unwind in glorious Northumberland with beaches, proper dunes, ancient castles and two cosy cottages with open fires, sea views and gardens

Rare as a bird, a proper old fashioned French inn on the side of the road in a sleepy village, a restoration project for the new owners

Superb views, scenic walks and a huge range of activities all within easy reach of this beautifully restored property

Sweep along the gravel drive through lawns and specimen trees to this elegant manor house with 17th-century roots

A rather grand, opulent house with warm owners, interesting furniture and art and some fine Renaissance architectural elements intact

Tradition and comfort on the border with Wales, a welcoming country-house hotel with warm rooms, pretty gardens and delicious food

A quintessential Grade II listed thatched cottage with glorious gardens near a 13th-century church and surrounded by rolling hills