Provençale-meets-English country house to great effect – cycle Mont Ventoux, walk to the monastery, visit Roman towns and vineyards

A comfy cottage for two in the quiet, leafy outskirts of Aix with easy access to the city and a kind, attentive owner nearby

An enviable hideaway on a cobbled street high on a hill, with stunning views next to Galileo's house, the Villa Bardini and gardens

Four bright and warm cottages with gardens, for families and friends, plus activities for children and endless walks for you and your dog

A destination for epicurians who also want exquisite surroundings and comfortable bedrooms. A charming garden too with a very French feel

After trekking Offa's Dyke, return to a cosy wood-burner stocked with logs and a sumptuous bed - you'll love this country retreat for two

A serene retreat, deep in forested hills with lovely gardens, the river rushing through and a very comfortable, calming and spacious house

A cool converted barn on an organic farm near Brittany’s loveliest beaches, with a kitchen garden and play area, perfect for foodie families

Recharge and reconnect with your creative side in one of Ania's workshops; secret coves, wild swimming and coastal walks are all close

A cosy cottage on a farm down a long winding track, wonderfully rural with footpaths across fields or along the canal

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

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

A Cotswolds hideaway in a cottage on a farm, with space to roam for children, and glorious valley views

Great staff, beautiful design, a fine old building and sublime food make this 600-year-old inn a perfect escape all year round

Step through a door in an old wooden gate to discover a courtyard garden on the edge of town close to golden sands

Achingly trendy, a design-lover's dream with infinity pool, wine on the terrace, pampering spa and a sunny bay at your feet – stunning

A magical Scottish Baronial-style house with stunning valley views; stroll to good restaurants, explore the spectacular Borders