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A fine old manor house, or Seigneurie, tucked into a dell of a setting with a brook bubbling merrily through the grounds and a big pool

A suburban eco retreat with plenty of carefully balanced energy savings, including an untamed garden and a natural pond for wild swimming

A clever new build in a stunning setting made from sustainable wood and run on renewable energy. A peaceful retreat for couples

A Mediterranean grown-up escape near Montpellier with gorgeous views; laze by the pool and socialise with other guests over dinner

Feel welcome in one of three stylish boltholes with a lovely pool, views between the pines to Mt Ventoux and truffle hunting nearby

A 13th-century mill with immaculate interiors and a whiff of luxury. Look out to the river, birds, tall trees, and Pézenas up the hill

Chatty Madame is a superb cook, and her pretty house and garden in a quiet Yvelines village are equally delicious. Zip to Paris by train

Pippa tells you where to find wild flowers, babbling brooks and butterflies... and hike, bike and swim. Magic for families

Come to be wrapped in blooming gardens, eat good food, rest in peace and quiet and to realign your relationship with the natural world

Simple, soulful, off-grid and with stunning sea views. For adventurers and lovers of the great outdoors

Find beauty and tranquillity on this historic Dordogne estate for up to fourteen - plus a feast of designer colour and a fine pool to share

Remote barn in the middle of Northumberland National Park with views for miles, wonderful walking trails and clear starry skies

Rural French heaven at this lovely farm within four hectares. Natural materials, neutral colours and a lavender-lined pool all to yourselves

A light-filled B&B packed with family memories and heirlooms in a small hamlet tucked into the foothills of the Dolomites

Lovely people – Scots who understand French cuisine – in a sweet Loire valley hamlet, all rambling roses, white shutters and tinkling stream

Chestnut floors, exposed stone, comfortable bedrooms. Picnic with the family in the large walled garden, splash in the saltwater pool

For skiers and nature lovers, a luxurious eco-retreat in private woodland with breathtaking views to the Chaîne des Aravis and Mont Blanc

A converted chapel - cosy and creative - right on the beach. Wander the Cornish coast, explore small towns and retreat from the everyday