Beautifully restored house with a literary history, no neighbours and private access to a sandy bay beyond the pines

Delightful hamlet of beautifully restored cottages with a pool, surrounded by fields, forest and deer. The perfect spot for a digital detox

A very pretty old coach house in a south London garden – perfect for a couple or a family. Friendly owners live across the courtyard

In an outstanding area for lovers of food and wine, here are 3 beautiful boltholes in the Alto Douro, the oldest wine region in the world

Glamour, warmth and style in a renovated wine warehouse in a cool quarter of Bordeaux - France’s most popular city after Paris

There’s a Tuscan feel to this lovely, family-friendly place – walk to the sound of cicadas, stargaze, visit vineyards, markets and castles

Rustic charm and homely hospitality – this 12th-century hideaway in a medieval village is perfect for slow days, wine and wandering

Everything is on the doorstep and you'll find much comfort at these smart self-catering apartments in the heart of the city

Sleek, smart apartments on the first floor of a 19th-century building in Verona's most fashionable residential/commercial neighbourhood

Unwind and feel part of the family in beautiful rural Yorkshire. The farmhouse is rambling and peaceful, rooms are comfy, breakfast generous

Escape to the heart of the Haute-Savoie and this impressive château near Annecy, Mont Blanc and Lake Geneva

Gloriously green rural self-catering apartments with pool and lovely, friendly owners

A bit like staying with friends in a smart country house, but not having to help - an elegant refuge near Bradford-on-Avon

Flop in a hammock and be lulled by Mediterranean scents and breezes, relax in an ancient trullo - come here for raw beauty and long views

Three gîtes in the Dordogne with panoramic countryside views and a swimming pool – book individually or together for a group holiday

Converted barn with the most welcoming owners – the garden and pool are all yours; explore a less touristy part of the Dordogne

A seamless blend of ancient and modern in this architect-designed villa with infinity pool and veranda for admiring the wonderful views