Close to Saint-Jean-d'Angély, an elegant and spacious manor house with unfussy, comfortable interiors, bucolic views, big garden and pool

A warm family and starlit suppers in a grand estate by Soller, near wildflower walks and beaches. Citrus mingles with exotic fragrances

Country house in five acres of beautiful gardens, orchard and woodland - a relaxed friendly place with super walks all around you

A magical setting for this holiday house, comfortable and spacious, with a terrace and garden sloping down to the pebbly beach

Mesmerising sea views from this big comfortable hillside house near Deià with a big pool, verdant gardens and sun-trapping terraces

Deep in vineyards near Liguria's coast, find manicured lawns, infinity pool, sophisticated decor and child-free serenity: relax!

Good looking barn conversion for sociable gatherings on an organic farm – meet the animals, take a day trip, go walking

A beautifully restored 1700s coach house for 4 in deepest Derbyshire. Feed the animals, ramble to pubs, take in the rural views

Come for Michelin-starred Irish food, cooked with flair – not fuss – for comfort and to connect with the extraordinary Burren landscape

Come for the gloriously peaceful countryside and this 1700s house and garden, now scrupulously renovated and with plenty of space

A 15th-century Venetian palazzo, lovingly restored with stylish rooms overlooking the Grand Canal and a designer's insight into the city

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

Nature lovers ride or hike through the breath-taking landscape of Andalucia's National Park and return to comfortable cottages with views

A Victorian house on a 5000 acre estate, snazzily renovated and tucked down a track with a private lake, in the quieter part of Cumbria

Two family and dog friendly retreats for lovers of the countryside, birdwatchers and those wishing to escape the crowds

One of 5 family farm cottages on the Wern Estate, serene and stylish with a wood-burning stove, beautiful colours and distant sea views

Superb rural views, excellent hiking and generous bedrooms. Cristina and Alec take good care of guests - the food is delicious

A 200-year-old village house surrounded by vineyards. Light-filled interiors, lots of art, a garden and a pool