France

In four acres of garden and woodland (a child’s dream) a house and interlinking barn for 10 guests. Secluded but close to everything

Premier cru vineyards at the door, an original wine cellar for tastings, and a heated pool with vineyard views

Come for summer breakfasts of pastries fresh from the local bakery, afternoons reading by the pool and long, lazy lunches

A grand spot for walkers, cyclists and nature lovers - this warm, informal B&B gives you very comfortable rooms and delicious breakfasts

A magnificent medieval tower in the grounds of an 18th-century château sitting in a dreamy valley. Come for superb gardens and architecture

A dreamy house in a quiet village - once the wine merchant's domain with perfect proportions and a sunny courtyard - very much Flora's home

Sit back and relax at this luxuriously elegant grand manor in the heart of the Dordogne with a concierge service to take care of everything

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

Warm family hospitality, magnificent surroundings, bedroom breakfasts, candlelit dinners and elegant windows overlooking the park

The Dordogne flows through the gastronomic heart of France, where stunning villages cling to rock faces and historic riches are in store

A glorious retreat for nature lovers with a natural swimming pool, bikes to borrow and the timeless soundtrack of the water surrounding you

A contemporary rooftop room in a warmly civilised B&B filled with books and lovely things – stunning view too

Exposed beams and stone walls mix with modern art and minimalism to give a warm yet uncluttered luxury. Stylish yet relaxing

Wine lovers adore this impeccably furnished château; lovely Anne meets and greets, Jean Christophe makes wine and takes charge of tastings

Gem-like in a deep park among meadows, a family-friendly château with 2 stylish cottages. Join the lovely owners for dinner, dip in the pool

Bask in the beautiful Basque country at this friendly B&B in the village, with family-run restaurant for delicious suppers

A botanical beauty deep in the Loire Valley, this elegant house has history and heart in abundance

Tranquil stone house with a rustic feel, a large garden with a swimming pool and views of the French Riviera and out to sea