As the nation hunkers down to ride out the devastating Coronavirus crisis, have you thought about what your ideal self-isolating sanctuary would be like? Here are four overseas properties where cocooning yourself away shouldn’t be too painful an experience and thankfully bills shouldn’t be too high due to being off-grid….

Murcia, Spain
Active types will never be short of things to do at this quirky country property, just inland of the coastal town of Águilas in southern Murcia. Surrounded by low mountains, the rustic-styled three-bedroom house comes with landscaped gardens, a swimming pool and BBQ area, playhouse and playground for children, pétanque court and games room with billiards, darts, table football and ping pong.

And if you did need a change of scenery, you shouldn’t have to leave the property. In total, the property’s land covers 11 hectares, so plenty of space for a stroll, mucking about on bikes or a serious game of hide-and-seek. The property is off-grid, supplying its own electricity from solar panels, with a back-up diesel generator for emergencies, while fresh water comes exclusively from its own well. The house has a splendid roof terrace.

Corfu, Greece
Weeks, months, even whole seasons would drift by at this dazzling villa located in a secluded cliff-top spot in Arillas in north-west Corfu. Called Sunset Pearl, the two-bedroom open-plan property’s wow factors are its panoramic views across the Ionian Sea and its own private access to 25 metres of beach below.

The quadruple terrace doors that face out to sea mean you’d never get bored of your stunning coastal surroundings, while helping to blend the outside with the modern interior living space. You could laze away mornings by its rooftop pool, spend afternoons bathing in the very accessible warm sea and when you fancy stretching your legs, take a stroll amongst the vines of the property’s own vineyard. The terrace with its natural pergola or the wooden decking areas in the garden are perfect for al fresco dining or enjoying sun-downers.

Completely solar powered and off-grid, you’d never feel guilty about hiding away from the rest of the world here.

Gers, France
Immersed in the pretty Gers countryside, this 18th-Century house has plenty of outdoor living space for whiling away days in southern France’s warm sunshine. It sits on a plot of just under two acres, which includes landscaped garden areas, a swimming pool, two cottages and a traditional caravan, which can be rented out.

Despite its traditional charm and authentic features, the three-bedroom property produces its own solar power and boast high-speed internet, making it easy to Skype loved ones. Mountain views of the distant Pyrenees are the icing on the cake.

Granada, Spain
Hide away in the countryside of Spain’s southern Granada province in this converted mill, located in a green valley and with independent guest accommodation. Green fingered people will have plenty to occupy themselves while self-isolating at this rustic character property, which comes with two-acres of well irrigated farmland, currently supporting 900 vines used for wine production, as well as olive and almond trees.

There is a pool set amongst landscaped gardens and stunning views of the Sierra Nevada mountains, ideal for trekking away from crowds. The property is connected to mains power but the main house also has solar panels for independent supply and hot water. In addition, it has its own well with quality drinking water. Telephone and internet access are available, so you needn’t lose contact with friends and family completely!