Why drive if you can kayak? A modern chalet right by the river, in the natural park: luxurious simplicity and an exceptional welcome pack

A peaceful, simple retreat with brilliant blue sea views. Fantastic walks, rock climbing. nature galore.... famous couscous festival too

Style, character and comfort combined. Wake to delicious breakfasts, picnic peacefully by a mountain lake – go paragliding and canoeing!

A creative restoration of a delicious domaine, plus fine wines, delightful staff, and an ‘ooh’ and ‘aah’ at every turn!

Come to hike, climb or ski from this fine ancient-modern mountain house. Charming young owners make great breakfasts

A remote and romantic B&B with your own private suite, hot tub and sauna, plus exceptional breakfast and a pub a short drive away

Creamy stone gem of a chateau on a hilltop with spectacular poolside views over untamed wilderness to Auvergne’s volcanoes

Shed your urban cares here with a gorgeous living space, woods to wander, streams to play in and stunning views for country-lovers

Built into a hillside overlooking Chesil Beach, a place for big groups to relax, eat, party and watch sunsets over fishermen's cottages

Atmosphere and adventure in an authentic, arty village house: heated pool, log fires, jaw-dropping views and the Sierra Nevada behind

A magical Pyrenees setting. Your hosts are passionate about the Ariège & will give you ideas for trips: swimming, cycling, caving, wellbeing

A large modern house, a wildly magical lakeside setting in the lap of Ireland’s highest mountain range. Immerse yourself in rugged beauty

Fringing Tuscany countryside and fun Montone, an authentic Umbrian mansion with Slow Food, lavender fields, apartments and pool. Pure Italy

Fabulous loch and Skye views in front, a Munro behind the village. Wildlife abounds - spot seals, deer, and maybe even a golden eagle

Traditional stone cottage outside, deep contemporary comfort inside and a private garden surrounded by wonderful wild Highland landscape

A lovingly converted eco barn overlooking a wildflower valley in arty Pembs. For honeymoons and mini moons... a slice of heaven!

Taste the wine, plunge into the granite pool, play billiards in the library, linger outdoors as swallows swoop – eat delicious local dishes

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