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

A sleek space designed with the majestic surroundings in mind. You have your own private barbecue area and a shared large garden

Take up residence in central London, surrounded by good places to eat. You have your own vast open-plan living space, light and lovely

Classic coaching inn in a bustling village offers restful rooms, real ales and the Cotswolds on your doorstep

Lovely stone-built dog-friendly cottages with a pool in glorious, quiet surroundings near to lakes, mountains and wide sandy beaches

Painting courses on request, gardens full of roses, a parasol’d terrace, a seductive pool… we love this welcoming, traditional hotel

A spacious, luxurious family retreat, remote but close to Audierne. Watch surfers shoot the waves as seagulls wheel above

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

A lovely restored house on a farm beside a cluster of ancient buildings surrounded by lush forest and grasslands, a deeply rurarl spot

This cottage is stylish and serene, beautifully transformed from an old farm building – come for golf, beaches, walks and bird-watching

A converted coach house and stables, now one long cottage with much space, a country house feel and your own walled garden

Agriturismo at its best - delightful hosts, communal meals of superb home-grown food, homely rooms, a garden filled with fragrant flowers...

Wonky floors and handmade beds in a restored coaching inn for 4, 6 or 8 - sociable evenings round the farmhouse table, walks from the door

Plenty of uncluttered easy space both in and out by the private pool - children love the freedom - great wine, food, and cycling country

Secluded stone farmhouse, fragrant gardens, a natural pool, and winding forest paths – the perfect off-grid Tuscan escape

Spacious bedrooms, friendly hosts and a classic English country house in a peaceful hamlet with walks from the doorstep

1820s cottage with long views, a lovely garden and generous extras. Alnwick is close and miles of white sandy beaches with dunes

Your hosts couldn’t be nicer and look after you beautifully – this is a lovely, homely place with a rambling garden