Designed with style and comfort, peaceful, sophisticated and serene with countryside views. And you have your own lovely pool

Philippe and Stéphanie give you delicious food and comfortable, colourful bedrooms in their ancient château with gardens and pool

You’ll eat well here, among locals who love the food. The village is quiet, the rooms serenely modern. A great base for a holiday en famille

Countryside and seaside all in one go – what could be more inspiring? Lovely Louisa lives down the road, on hand if you need her

Two lovely cottages with a fresh, modern style, private terrace, tranquil communal gardens with an orchard and pool

A newly built house facing the sea and surrounded by acres of land – perfect for swimmers, sailors, nature lovers and peace seekers

An exceptional villa with four acres of private gardens, high in the mountains and with stunning views over Lake Como - the perfect oasis

Comfortable redbrick cottage with views on the Heydon Hall estate. It’s delightfully rural, yet close to Reepham for pubs and shops

Come to recharge in the lovely Loire valley at this fine château surrounded by mature gardens and green countryside

A very tastefully restored old stone stable on a gloriously rural estate with woodland gardens, lake and a deer park

Come for pristine beaches, long walks to Barbate, sea views, whale watching trips and serene suites

There's a pared-back unforced elegance to this stone barn sitting quietly in its own grounds beside a cobbled courtyard awash with roses

An 1820s beach house just 50 metres from the pretty sands and a first-floor deck for al fresco meals with stunning views over the water

Comfortable home with wood fires, gracious bedrooms and convivial living rooms. The drive is full of blossom and daffodils in spring

Surrounded by wildlife and water, this ultra-modern house has huge windows, white walls and designer furnishings. Blissfully remote

A hop from St Mark’s Square, this long-standing hotel - a delightful family affair - could not be better placed for exploring Venice

Good bolthole with two terraces offering spectacular views over the historic town, and restaurants and bars a short stroll

Lovely owners have created this quirky space on their farm; side-by-side al fresco baths make it romantic for two