Glorious views across Northumberland countryside from this peaceful and comfortable cottage with almost an acre of garden

An ancient inn, spruce and restorative, in a picture-perfect village with open fires, tasty food and stylish, comfortable bedrooms

Escape to your own barn. Brimming with beams and natural colours - surrounded by peaceful lavender-filled gardens and corn fields

A delightful retreat perfectly placed for walking, cycling and visiting some of the region’s most popular sights

Three gîtes in the Dordogne with panoramic countryside views and a swimming pool – book individually or together for a group holiday

A swishly renovated detached hideaway up a hill, surrounded by vineyards and with a covered deck for sweeping views just outside Beaune

A rather grand, opulent house with warm owners, interesting furniture and art and some fine Renaissance architectural elements intact

Small country hotel in a riverside setting near Giverny, with a superb restaurant and a charming village a few minutes’ walk away

Tranquil stone house with a rustic feel, a large garden with a swimming pool and views of the French Riviera and out to sea

Big house with bags of character and easy access to beaches, cafés and cobbled streets, coastal paths and hidden coves

A large and light house sitting by itself in lovely countryside with a big pool, maturing gardens and superb views up to Saignon on the hill

A family-run restaurant with rooms with a gorgeous sunny terrace overlooking the bustling harbour and delicious food in two dining spaces

Luxuriate in style at this central Lecce palazzo with gorgeous rooms, delicious breakfasts (lunch & dinner by arrangement). Walk everywhere

You are treated like nobility in this gorgeous Manoir, enveloped by the towering cliffs and Aurélia and Julien's generous hospitality

A handsome house with breath-taking mountain views: perfect for summer holidays and walking in spring and autumn

Warmth and comfort on the Pink Granite Coast where the wind and waves lull you to sleep, and bedrooms overlook the cedars or the sea

Come for breezy bedrooms, pretty gardens, a serene pool and delicious breakfasts at this gorgeous finca in rural Extremadura near Trujillo

Gorgeous old pile in five acres of blissful country between the Dales and the Lakes - it’s super relaxed and perfect for everybody