Four gîtes in the château’s vast barn, one in the tower. Magnificent mountain and valley views, and Sandrine’s regionally inspired meals

A heavenly setting for this very well-hidden cottage with its own small pool, amazing views and delightful pebble beach below

A truly cosy cottage in a superb setting for happy holidays, with dogs welcome, beaches nearby and wonderful walking all around

Breakfasts with sausages from home-reared rare breed pigs, a big log fire and relaxed friendly hosts. Acres of garden and woodland paths

A sustainably-designed small, family-run eco hotel within a nature park by the sea in stunning Basque country. Great food too

A charming house in a lush green setting, secluded and quiet and with stunning views of the Tramuntana mountains and Fornalutx village

Live like a local at these rustic apartments with a shared courtyard; walk to restaurants and shops, take the ferry to the beach

This famous old country house might not come cheap, but where else can you splash out in such decadent style for life’s big celebrations?

A surprisingly roomy interior for this pretty chocolate-box cottage in the middle of the village, just a ten-minute walk from Lulworth Cove

A very much-loved family home full of books, pictures and comfy sofas - all yours for a relaxed and easy-going holiday with a big group

An impressive limestone house on three levels created within the ruins of an ancient village with uninterrupted views of the Vézère valley

A traditional Welsh cottage perfect for a nature loving pair – stunning coastal walks, hidden coves, birdwatching and a crackling fire

A stone building designed by Sir John Soane in the stable yard of this historic and beautiful estate with deer park and woodland gardens

A cosy bolthole near Paris's best museums, monuments and churches. A peaceful sleep and simple buffet breakfast set you up for sightseeing

Pippa tells you where to find wild flowers, babbling brooks and butterflies... and hike, bike and swim. Magic for families

Peace, space and sophisticated living at a serene villa-apartment in the hills above Cannes

Adorable cottages in pastoral peace with views to Wimborne Minster; cook and eat in modern kitchens. Blue flag beaches are close

Come for hearty Lakeland adventures, pretty towns and villages, and a rather special stay in this warm and welcoming country inn