Beautifully restored medieval hall house – perfect for big family gatherings, with separate cottage, replica steam train and secluded garden

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

An unbelievably stunning setting for this renovated 15th-century villa with garden on a hillside overlooking the famed Florence skyline

Inviting, inspiring, and perfect for 4. Off the beaten track in little-known ‘Swiss Tuscany’ is a treat for foodies and walkers

An intimate cottage in deepest Cheshire, perfect for exploring Roman Chester, walking or relaxing in the garden

Drink a toast to your good fortune as you gaze across to Elba from a vast free-standing bath. You breakfast on the view-filled terrace

A serene retreat basking above the Algarve with sea views from the garden and pool, and charming Moorish details

A beautiful old building with generous windows, arched doorways and opulent interiors in the glorious countryside by a fairy tale château

A homespun inn with irresistible prices in a tiny village deep in the country - the river Tweed is close, fishing can be arranged

Immaculate bedrooms, a rustic bar... but there’s more to this place than cool design. The service is superb and the food is lovely

A comfortable and light-filled converted stone barn in the pretty Vendée, a quiet and rural spot but just half a mile from town

Three gîtes in the Dordogne with panoramic countryside views and a swimming pool – book individually or together for a group holiday

A luxurious springboard for the wineries, villages and treasures of south Tuscany in the magical Orcia valley - if you can bear to leave it!

A flamboyant place! You're in the heart of this charming market town, just a hop from the river and a stroll from pretty squares and bistros

A tranquil and tucked-away feel for this terraced cottage with private patio, communal garden and plenty of room for six

Get the full-English bucolic countryside experience at this boutique inn right in the heart of a quintessentially pretty Cotswold village

A small, stylish hotel lost in the country with beautiful rooms, excellent food, fine walking and a river passing directly outside

Three simple, traditional apartments in an ancient convent building with a beautiful botanical garden in the heart of the historic centre