A pretty stone single-storey house, now renovated beautifully into a comfortable hideaway with wonderful views to woodland and river

You get the best of all worlds here. Delicious beds, Provençal soaps, vineyard views, fresh croissants a stroll away…

A 1750 one-storey former farm building, beautifully converted into a lovely hideaway for walkers, nature lovers and peace seekers

Ideal for families: pool, tennis and golf at the hotel with beach and yachting nearby. Comfortable bedrooms and a terrace for outdoor dining

Come for history, wildlife and a stunning garden estate with acres to roam. Bring children and dogs too. Fabulous

One of the loveliest houses in a very lovely village. Pretty rooms have parquet floors and white walls, the food is a delight

Between Florence and Siena, stay in one of five stylish apartments on a family-run agriturismo; they delight in sharing this slice of heaven

The beautiful Amalfi coast is the sublime setting for these two suites with a shared courtyard, citrus trees and stunning coastal views

Welcoming, dog-friendly pub with food to rave about, cracking countryside views and very comfortable bedrooms

Cosy cabin hideaway packed with vintage charm. Enjoy lovely orchard views and a rustic wood-fired bath under the apple trees

A lake to fish, a terrace for evening sun and a choice of two spaces with a shared pool and games room, a short hop from pretty Auvillar

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

An ancient farmhouse transformed into a peaceful place to stay with lovely gardens, a swimming pool and delicious organic food

A stately retreat, an oasis of calm and beauty. Picnic on the lawns, enjoy a glass of home-produced prosecco beneath a centuries-old tree

Five beautiful suites in the south wing of this fairy tale castle, filled with architectural features, family history and much grandeur

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

Stylish barn in the Slaughters – footpaths from the door, idyllic Cotswolds villages to explore. Head home for garden drinks and barbecues

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