Come for an authentic French village experience in this old stone house next to the church with glorious countryside for walks and cycles

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

Expect magical views from this peaceful, eco-friendly barn in a mid-Wales valley - wonderful escape for two, or come with a group of friends

Two peaceful spaces in a beautiful garden with a morning concert from the birds and a terrace for magical outdoor meals

Gorgeous small hotel perfectly placed for the magical Dales - stylish bedrooms, open fires, lovely staff and pretty gardens all wait

Live like a local. Art lovers, book lovers and walkers will be happy here above an art gallery in the centre of town

A charming base in historic Beaulieu - expect delicious food, traditional country-house interiors, and walks that start from the front door

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

A remote, rustic place for a digital detox - wildly romantic and perfect in summer with the doors open. Children can play in safety

Smart country inn in Constable country with lovely rooms and food - grab a picnic, hire a boat and drift along the river Stour

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

Stay in a lovely 18th-century townhouse in one of the prettiest villages on the Loire surrounded by unspoilt countryside

The largest of three secluded cottages that share a gravel courtyard and a beautiful garden with cathedral views

Historic, indulgent, atmospheric – and the Contessa is so warm. Vineyards, restaurants, operas, walks...La dolce vita on Slovenia's border

A small, charming house with ravishing sea views within walking distance of a bohemian coastal village at the foot of the Teix mountain

Landscaped gardens, orchard and potager blend into Normandy countryside. Return from rural walks to a log fire and comfortable armchairs

A 16th-century characterful gem right on the harbourside, serving excellent food at reasonable prices and with pleasant bedrooms

A 13th-century mill with immaculate interiors and a whiff of luxury. Look out to the river, birds, tall trees, and Pézenas up the hill