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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

Come for chic rusticity and farmhouse beauty, palms and pool. For couples or luxurious gatherings, B&B or self-cater... charming to a fault

Climb the candle-dressed marble staircase to dream between lavender-scented sheets in splendid rooms, some with balcony or terrace

A stone built 18th-century tower in a pretty valley dotted with fruit trees for quiet and relaxed days recuperating from life in the city

A stunning stone finca enveloped by almond groves with a very pretty pool and a restaurant on-site; come as a B&B or self-catering guest

Wrapped in fields and woods, this big traditional house has crisply furnished interiors and plenty of gadgets. Terraced gardens and pool too

Kids range free, adults recharge in these two gites on a 17th-century estate with sunny gardens and a pool. Hike, bike, swim, relax...

Explore ‘Green Provence’ on e-bikes, enjoy the pool and calm of a Mediterranean garden surrounded by vineyards. Return to a delicious dinner

A fine old stone mill, the river rushing by, kingfishers, kayaking, swimming: it’s a dream place with Provence and Cévennes at the door

Sensational views from your villa surrounded by nature, 20 minutes from Cotignac. Come as a smaller group and take just two of the bedrooms

There's a pared-back unforced elegance to this stone barn sitting quietly in its own grounds beside a cobbled courtyard awash with roses

Boutique hotel next to Funchal’s 15th-century cathedral, with a champagne and lobster bar, rooftop cocktail bar and an excellent restaurant

Guarded by high gates is a spacious oasis on the edge of the village, full of friendliness and charm. Good restaurants are a 5-minute drive

For the fit and adventurous - a bathing jetty, a beach, a restaurant/bar and private patios facing the sea. Take the sea taxi to Funchal

A 200 year old typical Mallorcan house with wooden beams, tiled floors, a view-filled garden and a big pool just on the outskirts of Sóller

Achingly trendy, a design-lover's dream with infinity pool, wine on the terrace, pampering spa and a sunny bay at your feet – stunning

Former pear-press cellar, now a swish bolthole with magical mountain views. In the village centre, 15-minutes’ drive to the Paradiski slopes

A pampering Algarve getaway complete with glam beds, giant chess in the garden, a swish pool and bikes for a spin down to Lagos or the beach