A delightfully untouched and simple cottage and garden for old-fashioned family seaside holidays just a short walk to Mawgan Porth beach

Style, comfort and tranquillity combine in a lovely B&B near Bergerac. Sleep in elegant four-poster beds, breakfast on the sunny terrace…

The views are breathtaking over forest and field from this lovely barn conversion on a working farm, for special gatherings

An L-shaped former farmhouse is now a gorgeous place to stay, just half an hour from the sea or the mountains and near interesting villages

A light-filled, modern house with wonderful sea views through vast picture windows stretching all the way to St Kilda on clear days

Three family friendly gites with a contemporary feel, a saltwater pool, national trails to wander and wellness retreats on offer

A light, spacious villa in the colonial style designed for easy indoor/outdoor living, with garden, pool and the beach just a short stroll

An exquisitely restored 1850s townhouse, steeped in history, with a sweet garden and within walking distance of the historic centre of Porto

An idyllic cottage for animal lovers, children, peace seekers and walkers. Immaculate interiors and breathtaking views soothe the soul

A large handsome 1800s manor, now a peaceful haven for free-range families and creative types on the edge of vibrant Richelieu in the Loire

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 18th-century house with pool in a small town with friendly owners and a tropical garden of banana, fig and, of course, frangipani

An 18th-century townhouse restored with flair by former restauranteurs: come for colour, comfort and sublime dining

Special back-to-nature, stargazing loft for couples and families, on a nature-filled estate in Piedmont

An elegant, super central bolthole for two (or three): stroll everywhere, hop on a vaporetto, sit in piazzas drinking cappuccino, live like a local

A Grade II listed 1669 ex-Almshouse in a row of three in walking distance of the historic town centre of Ashbourne and the Tissington Trail

An eye-catching ancient inn with a colourful flower garden in summer, delicious local food and very presentable bedrooms

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