A simple, elegant gîte high on a hillside on an old wine estate, surrounded by olives, vineyards and orchard just a short walk into Montcuq

A delightful coastal house with lush courtyard gardens, masses of space, home office and terraces galore

A cracking English inn with open fires, great food, gorgeous rooms, happy staff, lovely gardens and well-kept English ales

A relaxed old countryside manor house with a huge garden to roam. It’s 2km to sandy beaches and Judith is close by if you need anything

A chunky log cabin with grass roof, wood-burning hot tub and views of the majestic Eildon Hills, half a mile from pretty Melrose

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

Deeply peaceful countryside retreat with exceptional food and wine laid on by Sam and Heather, your friendly hosts

A chic bolthole in a sleepy Suffolk village with seriously good food, stylish bedrooms, riverside walks and Suffolk’s wild coast

Come to stay in a lovely old house surrounded by an important garden created by three generations of brilliant women gardeners

Families can unwind at this lovely old higgledy-piggledy farmhouse in typical southern Algarve style, with a big pool and lush greenery

A light, bright, art-filled space with private garden on a quiet residential street just a short walk from shops, markets and good food

The views are breathtaking over forest and field from this lovely barn conversion on a working farm, for special gatherings

A Georgian manor house in the old quarter of Penzance, close to the water, with good food and a chilled vibe

A gracious 17th-century manor house and a pretty Grange hidden down a tree-lined drive and with stunning views over woodlands

Historic 19th-century maison de maître, perfect for a gathering of friends, within walking distance of the old town’s charms

You are treated like nobility in this gorgeous Manoir, enveloped by the towering cliffs and Aurélia and Julien's generous hospitality

A family-run 1700s thatched Inn in a rural hamlet with super food, a grand team to look after you and picnic benches in a pretty garden

Elegance and ease mark this gentle group of Loire-Valley buildings, with soft-textured interiors and the owners’ fine hospitality and food