A glorious retreat for nature lovers with a natural swimming pool, bikes to borrow and the timeless soundtrack of the water surrounding you

A traditional country house experience with plenty of space for big family get-togethers, on a very old estate with fascinating gardens

Light-and-colour filled cottage with gardens and sea views on the UNESCO World Heritage Jurassic Coast, a short stroll from Chesil Beach

A charming old bergerie nestled in Basque Country woodland near pretty towns and villages for couples who want to do their own thing

An impressive limestone house on three levels created within the ruins of an ancient village with uninterrupted views of the Vézère valley

You'll feel ensconced in the countryside in this cosy cottage with a private garden overlooking the little vineyard and a secluded pool

A relaxed and stylish hotel on the Norfolk coast with an impressive restaurant, sumptuous bedrooms and super staff

Ensconce yourselves in the Black Périgord and stay in a very pretty flat in the East Wing of a 16th-century castle

Designed with style and comfort, peaceful, sophisticated and serene with countryside views. And you have your own lovely pool

A very pretty old coach house in a south London garden – perfect for a couple or a family. Friendly owners live across the courtyard

An impressive manor house set in gentle rolling countryside ten miles from Oxford with a delightful garden, warm hosts and organic breakfast

Weaving medieval magic, this dreamy hideaway is an ideal base for nature-loving gourmands to explore the region

Great gulps of ozone will engulf you at this architect-designed 1960s beach house - light, bright and sparkling, just like the ocean

Gloriously green rural self-catering apartments with pool and lovely, friendly owners

Stone farmhouse on a country estate, family-run for centuries. Views of the towered gatehouse, pool and tennis court, a walk to the river…

Contemporary studio in a classic Cotswold village. Peaceful bolthole for creatives and walkers - with shops, cafes and pubs a stroll away

Come to a gorgeous bolthole, just for two, in a sleepy riverside village with the delights of the Corrèze at your feet

Three very special places to stay on one glorious estate. Gather those whose company you enjoy and immerse yourselves in beauty and history