A stylish mountain chalet under the watchful gaze of Mont Blanc, with a private chef, hot tub and sauna

The oldest of three secluded cottages that share a gravel courtyard and a beautiful garden with cathedral views

It's quiet among the lavender plants... bees humming, sun shining. Splash in the shared pool, visit lovely villages, taste local wines

Rustic charm and homely hospitality – this 12th-century hideaway in a medieval village is perfect for slow days, wine and wandering

Hilltop château on the edge of a small village half an hour from Saint-Émilion, with a lovely garden, a swimming pool and two lakes

A small, quirky country house hotel with lovely staff, pretty rooms and heavenly food served in a pillared dining room

Be inspired by hilltop views, unwind in beamed rooms by huge fireplaces or scramble down to the beach for family adventures

A Renaissance farmhouse in a secret Welsh valley with a stunning garden. Sleep under soaring beams, enjoy peace and warm hospitality

Two homely gîtes sleeping 4 and 2 in rural farm country. Walk to the bakery; drive 15 minutes to Saint-Malo and riverside restaurants

A lovely house set in 20 hectares with a park, two ponds, paths winding through and a pretty river. Delicious locally-sourced meals too

Set loose your inner castaway on your very own island with enthralling views and much wildlife a short boat ride from Skye

An old bakehouse, part of a farm gifted to The National Trust for Jersey with a beautiful walled garden filled with wildflowers in spring

A botanical beauty deep in the Loire Valley, this elegant house has history and heart in abundance

Come for peace, space and much comfort in this nifty house with gorgeous views over acres of vines from the terrace and pool

In a bustling port town on the Adriatic coast, this family-run hotel is warm, welcoming and just minutes from beaches and restaurants

Attractive country barn - great for two families sharing, for river trips, for playing in the pool, for running free

A cheery farmhouse conversion for groups outside a village in a non-touristy part of Italy, close to scenic trails and medieval villages

Rolling lawns, Georgian glamour and countryside views – gather the gang for slow days, wild walks and starry Northumberland skies