Bold, bright decor within the 19th-century walls of this pretty courtyard cottage, with a hot tub and long views over parkland and lake

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

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

Come for an oasis of peace - no crowds in the National Park, just olive groves, mountain views and tranquil nature

An impressive manor house set in gentle rolling countryside ten miles from Oxford with a delightful garden, warm hosts and organic breakfast

Come for excellent food, warm interiors and nicely priced rooms in this light old Rectory with a pretty terrace for summer drinks

Three family friendly gites with a contemporary feel, a saltwater pool, national trails to wander and wellness retreats on offer

A large tranquil apartment with garden and pool surrounded by Tuscan countryside, just over half an hour's drive from Siena

A captivating place for couples and families with fabulous views, pool and foodie hosts. River water sports, markets and vineyards near

Splash under the Elephant Arch, take a boat to the caves, set off for Tunisia! Then it’s back to a super-private room by the sea

In four acres of garden and woodland (a child’s dream) a house and interlinking barn for 10 guests. Secluded but close to everything

Bags of character within and without at this four-storey village house with rooftop views over the mountains, next to a 12th-century church

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

A beautifully restored townhouse in the heart of Amboise, steps from Leonardo da Vinci's last home and the great Château Royal

Come to be doused in nature, tradition and rare Vino Santo at this soulful retreat, girded by orchards between the Dolomites and Lake Garda

An elegant townhouse, built in 1830 and once the sous-préfecture for Rochefort, with spacious, light-filled rooms and a garden with pool

Charming, laid-back B&B in the foothills of the Algarve. All you hear are the birds, yet the beaches are a ten-minute drive

You’ll fall in love with this ancient mas in a corner of paradise… climbing roses scent the air, chic open spaces are flooded with light