Group holidays

An exquisite Provençal home for a large party, hidden behind grand gates in a small village surrounded by the pine-scented Alpilles

Up in the hills, an amazing family holiday with Lorna and Lee: mountain bikes, giant chess, paella nights, pool! Beauty therapies, too...

A lovely family house with a superb garden, for those who prefer a relaxed home-from-home experience - gather the clans and just come

Countryside and seaside all in one go – what could be more inspiring? Lovely Louisa lives down the road, on hand if you need her

Stone farmhouse on a country estate, family-run for centuries. Views of the towered gatehouse, pool and tennis court, a walk to the river…

A traditional Landaise farmhouse with modern interiors; potter in the expansive gardens, walk and cycle in pine forests, drive to beaches

A spacious country place to come home to after exploring Tuscany - a minute's stroll from a great restaurant, and a short drive from Siena

Live in the lap of luxury in a 600-year-old regenerated farmhouse, enjoy fine fittings, great lighting, games, castle view and infinity pool

Come to the wild Cévennes to hike, ride, kayak down the Hérault river – or just revel in your pretty, generous house, pool and garden space

Have fun at this luxurious ski chalet near Morzine, with welcoming hosts, four-course dinners and a hot tub

Visit Florence, Arezzo, Siena… or revel in the beauty and peace of Casa Zia, surrounded by wilderness and lovely birdsong

A quiet retreat with blissful gardens, a pool and charming hosts. You’re close to bastide towns, castles and the Canal du Midi

Sleep in sleigh beds in lush, legendary horsey countryside with formal gardens, woods to walk in - visit Caen, Bayeux, the Landing Beaches

Aesthetes will love the clean lines, purity of design and views to the sea through olives, on the coast between Polignano and Monopoli

Gorgeously restored villas with breathtaking views. Chill out on the terrace, sample the owner’s homemade wine, and the wood-fired pizza!

A lovely big house with huge riverside gardens and an easy-going charm - a 15-minute walk from bookish Hay-on-Wye

Splendidly unpretentious cosy stone village house within the National Park with a lovely tree-lined swimming lake up the lane

On the peaceful, eastern edge of the Cotswolds, 13 miles from Oxford, is a spacious, super comfortable retreat that marries old with new