Hidden Gems

Come for the serene views, the beautiful meals and the music festivals in summer. Madeline’s village hotel is a treat for all the senses...

Come for gloriously independent B&B in your own cosy retreat with a belter of a breakfast brought to your door and plenty of local walks

A lovely old house and rambling garden in a medieval village with a monumental château, 12th-century church and a good local restaurant

A very pleasant and cosy end of terrace cottage with your own small private garden just a hop from the comforts of the hotel and its spa

Superbly renovated rooms in a famous town-centre inn at the heart of the Loire châteaux region, excellent food

Tucked away in a tiny gem of a village and clustered around its own château, this delightful 17th-century building is a joy to discover

A gem of a house in a lovely unspoilt village with an intelligent, interesting owner who gives you delicious food and local wines

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

Charming half-timbered house at the start of the Alsace wine route, with spacious rooms, tempting breakfast and a swimming pool

A stylish, refined 17th-century house off a quiet street with its own garden and lots of generous surprises, a short hop to everything

A joy for foodies, peace seekers and lovers of period architecture… note the Honduran mahogany banister with inlaid jet and pearl

A huge treat to stay in this fabulous Grade I listed Jacobean manor house surrounded by gardens - a Sawday's Community Champion

Come for an authentic French village experience in this old stone house next to the church with glorious countryside for walks and cycles

A comfy cottage for two in the quiet, leafy outskirts of Aix with easy access to the city and a kind, attentive owner nearby

A rustic and elegant farmhouse retreat in Provence with a pool, vineyards and wildlife-filled pond – a launchpad for the Luberon

A 17th-century stone mansion within the ancient walls of Avignon. Walk to cafes, watch the shows at the Festival, chat with convivial hosts

A friendly rural town pub with smart rooms, locally inspired menus and Cheshire and north Wales to explore – bring the dog too

Welcoming Julia fans passions for Arlesienne cuisine and culture in her art-stuffed Provence home where everything catches the eye!