Mont Blanc looms large over this alpine chalet in quiet Les Tines, a stone’s throw from Chamonix and miles of mountain trails

A traditional coaching inn dating from the 18th century with good food served in private and public dining rooms on the Wellington Estate

A small yet elegant place for couples or small groups to enjoy the open countryside, rest, join a cooking course or book a massage

A gentle, calm, immaculate place for an all-season family stay, near wine tastings, castles, caves and canoeing. Everyone loves the Dordogne

Light-filled chalet in a small hamlet just outside Châtel. Feast on superb breakfasts before heading out to explore the Portes du Soleil

Gloriously green rural self-catering apartments with pool and lovely, friendly owners

Cast yourselves away to this beautiful island and a bright, spacious apartment with a rooftop terrace bang in the middle of the town square

Rooms with rooftop and mountain views, luxurious in their simplicity, heavenly breakfasts out on the terrace, and a cultured, caring owner

Winter fires, a summer pool, and gorgeous food all year round... Live slow in the hills of

Foodies and sociable souls will enjoy this lively B&B in a pretty honey-coloured stone cottage with a garden and a very friendly owner

Everything you need is here: a wood-burner for winter, a pool and spacious terraces for summer, and peace and beauty all year round

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

A peaceful cottage for 2-4 between the Dales and the Moors, with swallows in the barn, an idyllic village, and a garden to explore

A friendly, generous, big old house with not an ounce of pretension. Big families will adore gathering here to have fun and unwind

Inland Algarve, away from the crowds – this gorgeous house with pool and gardens is a haven for families and friends

Between Florence and Siena, stay in one of five stylish apartments on a family-run agriturismo; they delight in sharing this slice of heaven

Stylish seaside inn with stunning salt marsh views from a decked terrace, delicious food, wine and ales and sea-breezy modern bedrooms

A deliciously cool loft hideaway set among tall sycamores in the grounds of the main house, with a New York Tribeca feel and much comfort