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A charming villa in a quiet neighbourhood with pool, fab sea views & an easy stroll to eateries. Water sports & golf are easy from here

Stylish bedrooms, scrumptious Sunday roasts. Fill your boots (and pack your wellies) at this village gem in Derbyshire's lovely crown

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

The Dordogne flows through the gastronomic heart of France, where stunning villages cling to rock faces and historic riches are in store

Friendly Maki and Clive’s higgledy-piggledy home is a charming, special place. Rooms are cosy, Clive’s cookery courses are fun and delicious

A heavenly setting for this very private feeling white cottage with its own small pool, amazing views and a short scramble down to the sea

In gorgeous Puglia, a charming masseria surrounded by acres of olive groves. Sleep in stylish apartments, feast on regional specialities

Sitting on top of sand dunes, this cute cottage - small, bright and airy - has glorious views. It’s for long walks (dogs, too) and relaxing

Wake to fresh ricotta, plum cake and quince jam, book in for a massage, sip Rosalba’s wine as the sun goes down… bliss in Puglia

Off the beaten track and into the hills – this remote, unknown bird-filled region is faultless for outdoorsy people

Couples and groups of friends love this luxurious little hotel for its glorious terraced garden and pool and fine contemporary design

Surrounded by wildlife and water, this ultra-modern house has huge windows, white walls and designer furnishings. Blissfully remote

Steam in the hot tub, gaze over crashing waves or later stars. Inside is swish, kids play in their games room, dinner is in view of the sea

Down the tree-lined avenue to elegant bedrooms with soul-lifting views - and marvellous meals on the terrace or in the cosy vaulted cellar

Contemporary lodge on a remote peninsula with spectacular views; walk, cycle or kayak, explore nature reserves and unspoiled beaches

Four family-friendly self-catering casitas and an original cortijo in wildlife-rich acres near the sandy Costa de la Luz

Glass-and-timber doors bathe you with light, gaze at big skies and the river Dart lapping. Sublime year round, it's one of our favourites

A calm, leafy bolthole in one of Paris' most elegant districts. Step out to stylish boutiques, good bakeries – and the Eiffel Tower