France

A beautifully restored cottage in a rustic-chic style, set above the dramatic Gorges de l’Aveyron; perfect for couples or families of four

A fuss-free, informal place to stay with family - your own entrance straight from the garden and tasty breakfasts set up in a summer house

Wrapped in fields and woods, this big traditional house has crisply furnished interiors and plenty of gadgets. Terraced gardens and pool too

Character and quirk in old and new design and furnishing – private terraces, a shared pool, great walking, cycling and wine-tasting

On the peaceful banks of the Loire near Blois, an elegant house with a hot spring in the garden and Muriel's flowers and fabrics within

Charming rooms, delightful staff and an intimate setting behind Amélie’s café; a stroll to the Sacré Coeur. A jewel of a hotel

A big old timber-framed house, restored in the 1920s in an Anglo-Landais style, with ancient farm buildings intact and rambling parkland

Charming 17th century bakehouse in tranquil countryside. Perfect for exploring Brittany and Normandy - only 20km to Le Mont-Saint-Michel

In a beautiful, sparsely populated area of the Béarn, expect heart-warming gastronomic cuisine by bon viveur Didier and generous Sabine

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

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

Saint Emilion and Castillon both a hop away from a warm, wonderful barn with owners to match. Stylish, cosy and deep in organic vines

A sweet retreat for a nature-loving couple, with soul-searching views and the smell of the sea. Logs and Breton cider are on the house...

Stroll to brilliant beaches or cycle to chic shops of St Martin. Dip in the spotless pool before a delicious terrace tea with pâtisseries

Sweep along the gravel drive through lawns and specimen trees to this elegant manor house with 17th-century roots

A relaxed retreat in the Normandy hills, with dreamy gardens and a lake you may fish. Don't miss sociable dinners around the big table

A beautifully renovated traditional manor house with extensive gardens and orchard, a pool with a deck in a meadow and a terrace for dining

An enchanting and relaxed château and vineyard by the river Cher in the exquisite Loire Valley - you're looked after by gracious hosts