In the heart of a starlight reserve in a protected natural park, three authentic cottages with walks from the door for immersion in nature

A very pretty old coach house in a south London garden – perfect for a couple or a family. Friendly owners live across the courtyard

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

One of the loveliest houses in a very lovely village. Pretty rooms have parquet floors and white walls, the food is a delight

Spacious house with a big garden, a swimming pool and all home comforts; the beach and good restaurants are less than 10 minutes away

Friendly Maki and Clive's higgledy-piggledy home is a charming, special place. Rooms are cosy, Clive's cookery courses are fun and delicious

Atmospheric English pub with rooms by the green with its duck ponds in a pretty village, with walking and cycling routes to join

Immerse yourselves in nature on this estate with walled gardens, wildflower meadows and ancient woodlands - a Sawday's Community Champion

Historic village inn with wonderful cooking and a Provençal-style courtyard garden; drive to the Jurassic Coast in half an hour

Plunge into real Spain from this ancient village house with very modern interiors, stunning views, a cooling pool and a hop from restaurants

Weaving medieval magic, this dreamy hideaway is an ideal base for nature-loving gourmands to explore the region

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

Live out all your bohemian dreams at this arty villa, with garden and plunge pool, perched above the glittering Riviera.

Down a track with a delightfully remote feel but near to the coast and with good walking and cycling; views out to sea are awesome

A heated pool, charming B&B rooms and acres of beautiful grounds beside the Adour River - Bayonne and Biarritz are close

Immerse yourself in nature, wildlife, sustainability and slow food high up on the edge of a National Park

Stow yourselves away in the west wing of this glorious house, once home to Ambrose Congreve and steeped in history, with lovely gardens

Rambling casitas in a mountain hamlet, with a rustic bar, big shared pool and golf course, surrounded by birds, bougainvillea and views