Hidden Gems

Welcome to a dreamy fortified castle, once owned by French royalty, the perfect place to stay for history lovers and comfort seekers

Peace, space and sophisticated living at a serene villa-apartment in the hills above Cannes

You get the best of all worlds here. Delicious beds, Provençal soaps, vineyard views, fresh croissants a stroll away…

Good bolthole with two terraces offering spectacular views over the historic town, and restaurants and bars a short stroll

Understatedly stylish with French antiques, sofas and balconies overlooking town and gardens. A grown-ups' retreat, 200m from the ocean

A bright, light newly built annexe flat adjoining a farmhouse and sitting on a hill looking out over a lake and fields beyond to the village

An immaculately restored 1500s palazzo, filled with history, art, antiques and books in the buzzing heart of a charming town

Chocolate-box cottages in deepest Normandy, owned by bright young things with a passion for organic cuisine and the good life

Leave the car, everything is walkable & buses are practically free. Visit restaurants, vineyards & markets from your lofty village bolthole

A townhouse with a walled garden by the church in a peaceful village where friendly Scottish owners feed and look after you well

Fall asleep to the sound of the sea in your dreamy thatched cottage, one of 6, right on the beach for those head-clearing walks...

Classic coaching inn in a bustling village offers restful rooms, real ales and the Cotswolds on your doorstep

Explore from this picturesque village; hike, cycle or ride through beautiful nature. Lay your head in creative, comfortable rooms

At these small hilltop apartments and studios near Cádiz, find history to delight you, massages to soothe you

Come for a traffic-free medieval hamlet in sleepy Maremma with easy-going hosts, a beautiful garden and views over the valley

Charming 15th-century farmhouse near Montrésor and Loches with immense lawns, orchards and a fabulous pool

Laze under the loggia, drink in superb, sweeping Umbrian views and wine from the vines beyond the pool; sleep peacefully in grand style

A flamboyant place! You're in the heart of this charming market town, just a hop from the river and a stroll from pretty squares and bistros