Rural peace just an hour from London in your own gorgeous converted hay barn, ten minutes from Alton

Spoiling bedrooms, good food, warm staff and the South West Coast Path tempting you from the doorstep. You and your dog will love it here

A lovely little bolthole for two on a gorgeous estate with restaurant, deli and superb gardens, sculpture walk and wildflower meadows

Treat yourselves to a stay on one of the oldest wine estates in Provence and a family house from the 1740s, complete with antiques

Chocolate-box cottages in deepest Normandy, owned by bright young things with a passion for organic cuisine and the good life

This eco-friendly farmhouse in the hills of Fiesole is 10km from Florence. Good company, superb views of Tuscany, and food for the soul!

Historic 19th-century maison de maître, perfect for a gathering of friends, within walking distance of the old town’s charms

Within the city walls and right next to the Minster, this super-smart hotel gives you gorgeous bedrooms and delicious food

Two peaceful olive grove farmhouses, a shared pool with incredible views, hours of hiking along beautiful trails, Pisa and Lucca nearby

Up, up and away to this stunning cottage perched 1400 feet high in the National Park with big skies, grand walks and much comfort indoors

Visit the walled city of Evora, have dinner with the friendliest hosts, pet the dogs & donkeys. Head out for culture, vineyards and menhirs

A very attractive stone building on a smallholding with all mod cons, a bedroom for stargazing, Guest Farm Shop and pretty communal gardens

A 15th-century hotel and spa with beamed lounges and two restaurants, standing proudly on the high street

Swing off the main road through the village, up into the hills along a narrow track and through a gate, observed by curious sheep

A renovated Dordogne farmhouse infused with new life, plus a saltwater pool, an ancient fig tree, and Lascaux on the doorstep

Elegant historic house set in acres of grounds transports you to a bygone belle époque (with all mod cons)

Bask in the beautiful Basque country at this friendly B&B in the village, with family-run restaurant for delicious suppers

Modern comforts, traditional cosiness and a warm welcome. There are walks from the door, country houses to visit and a pub in the village