Play boules in the garden, swim in the natural pool and enjoy Monica’s wonderful cooking served with local wines at this village farmhouse

Sitting at the end of the estate's private driveway, this sandstone building has grand Italianate columns and comfortable interiors

Laid-back hosts, delicious breakfasts and a staggering sense of history in peaceful Welsh countryside - magical place for a special occasion

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

Generous apartments in a 300-year-old farmhouse with beautiful grounds and a swimming pool

Vineyard B&B suites in sympathetically restored barn. Your own entrance, light-filled rooms, terraces for sunny breakfasts & evening tipples

Gaze out to the shimmering bay from your bird and nature-filled retreat in the tree-studded mountains near Alcúdia

A cottage in a conservation village with logs in the burner, sloe gin on the table, and a good dining pub you can walk to

A beautiful house with Pyrenean views, generous hosts and wonderful hiking, biking and skiing nearby. A rare pearl

Thoughtful red brick barn conversion on a working farm. Peaceful, practical and within easy reach of outdoor activities

A converted old granary next to a traditional Welsh longhouse in a deeply rural setting for unfussy nature lovers

An adorable whitewashed crofter's cottage on the Wern Estate with pretty gardens, a bird-filled woodland and glorious walks from the door

A traditional croft house with far-reaching views to the Luskentyre estuary and Taransay for beaches, walks, wildlife and exploring

An immaculately restored 1500s palazzo, filled with history, art, antiques and books in the buzzing heart of a charming town

A friendly, generous, big old house with not an ounce of pretension. Big families will adore gathering here to have fun and unwind

Round up family and friends and head for the glorious South Hams and this eco-friendly barn conversion for ten with extra cottage

Hear the rooting of wild boar and the odd splash of the pool. For those who love fresh air, great food, and the sweet hills of Umbria

A real gem set back from the hustle and bustle but perfectly placed to explore the city's many charms