Come for the gorgeous, wild North York Moors and this very pretty 1911 stone cottage in the grounds of an elegant manor house

Delightful little antique-filled cottage with large walled garden and an allotment near Versailles. Gardeners will be happy

Sofas in front of the fire, English wines and local ales, ambrosial food and smart rooms, all a short stroll from Sissinghurst Castle

Three simple, traditional apartments in an ancient convent building with a beautiful botanical garden in the heart of the historic centre

Deep in the Wye Valley you’ll find wild swimming, kayaking and down-time. This cottage is a spacious yet cosy base for any adventure

A beautiful house with Pyrenean views, generous hosts and wonderful hiking, biking and skiing nearby. A rare pearl

Tranquil manor house deep in Bordeaux wine region with six acres of grounds, a tennis court and swimming pool

In the beautiful Somerset hamlet of St Catherine, a cosy wooden cabin surrounded by fields and woods. Wonderful walks from the front door...

Remote and rural, this cosy cottage is a slice of Welsh heaven, with plenty to do and see just a short drive away

In a profoundly peaceful spot between arty St Ives and stunning Marazion, a hideaway for two surrounded by gardens and parkland

Come for an authentic French village experience in this old stone house next to the church with glorious countryside for walks and cycles

Another bright, beamed and history-filled place to stay on the smart Upton Cressett estate with walks from the door and much comfort within

Elegantly restored mariner’s cottage with tasteful interiors and sweeping, uninterrupted views over the ever-changing estuary

Provençal charm floats through the ground floor of this 18th-century home in a vineyard near Lorgues. Walk, cycle, swim, enjoy the peace

An immaculately restored cottage with a blissful sun room, private terrace, gardens, pool and orchard for a warm and peaceful hideaway

Free-spirited travellers rejoice! A super house on a volcanic Sicilian island – hike, sail, dive & immerse yourself in local life

A cosy nest on the ramparts of an ancient fishing port, with sparkling lagoon views from a top-floor living area

Just the ticket if you want to escape from the hurly-burly and wind down with fresh air, good food, walks in nature and sublime views