Tucked away privately in part of a spectacular listed manor house, this apartment has wonderful views across to Hartland and the sea

Comfortable home with wood fires, gracious bedrooms and convivial living rooms. The drive is full of blossom and daffodils in spring

Kate makes you feel at home the moment you enter her great big beloved house - full of books, guitars and a piano, antiques and huge spaces

Understatedly stylish with French antiques, sofas and balconies overlooking town and gardens. A grown-ups' retreat, 200m from the ocean

A lodge house in magnificent gardens, which are all yours when visitors leave. A sweet retreat for anyone, but gardeners will adore it

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

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

Gracious Florentine hospitality, elegance and comfort, gazebo breakfasts, a flower-filled garden with pool and views of olive groves

A stylish, thoughtful and impressive place for a family holiday, in a dreamy Charentais landscape with the odd sheep to keep you company

Feel very private in this light and bright B&B room with your own patio and pleasing views over garden and countryside

A very generous amount of space in this beautifully restored annexe with heated pool and outstanding views over the East Devon AONB

History, tranquillity and genuine warmth in a beautifully restored medieval château, deep in the heart of the countryside

A Cotswolds hideaway in a cottage on a farm, with space to roam for children, and glorious valley views

Escape to mountains, sea and sky, simple rooms and lovely food. Walk, swim, read, write, nurture your soul

Near Mont St Michel, an 18th-century 'maison de plaisance' in historic grounds run by a charming family. Don't miss the table d'hôte!

An elegant townhouse, built in 1830 and once the sous-préfecture for Rochefort, with spacious, light-filled rooms and a garden with pool

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

Gently undulating countryside surrounds you at this Burgundy B&B with fresh, modern bedrooms and delicious dinners prepared by the owner