France

A charming old village house with very pretty gardens, stone terrace, orchard and lovely views from lofty windows

A traditional Breton stone cottage, two minutes from the sea, with a large, leafy garden and glamping with activities in the summer months

A spacious farmhouse with a pool in the grounds of a stately château. Wander the walled garden, explore the countryside and pretty villages

Feel French in this very beautiful 300-year-old house with a large garden and pool in a hilltop medieval village of winding, cobbled streets

A gorgeously tranquil place to escape to and fall in love with the Périgord's medieval villages, valleys, wines, markets and artisan farms

Two cosy cottages on a former winemaking estate with private terraces, a shared pool, stunning views and glorious walks from the door

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

Come to restore your soul, be immersed in nature, wander paths in the lovely grounds and make memories with family or friends

A large and light house sitting by itself in lovely countryside with a big pool, maturing gardens and superb views up to Saignon on the hill

Super renovations of traditional buildings with a mix of contemporary, antique and country-style pieces, just minutes on foot from town

Gather family or friends and take both villa and cottage. The terraces and gardens have long views, the pool is roomy and the peace palpable

A cosy nest on the ramparts of an ancient fishing port, with sparkling lagoon views from a top-floor living area

A friendly, generous, big old house with not an ounce of pretension. Big families will adore gathering here to have fun and unwind

Pomegranates, persimmon and figs, the waft of rosemary on the air... we love this old 'mas' 25km from Gordes, in sweet sunny Provence

Find beauty and tranquillity on this historic Dordogne estate for up to fourteen - plus a feast of designer colour and a fine pool to share

A lovely old 'pension de famille' and two apartments on the third floor overlooking the river Aven with high ceilings and exposed beams

A peaceful, stylish getaway for two within the charming owners' home with shared pool, fabulous views – and all of Provence to (re)visit

A sweet little gîte for two in the centre of a dreamy medieval village. Happily private but with loads to explore from your door