A lovely, long barn-style conversion with much space, stunning views across the spectacular bay and a secret beach to stroll to

Eco-friendly B&B overlooking Lake Como with marvellous mountain and lake views. Heaps of space, generous hosts, a menagerie of animals

A flamboyant place! You're in the heart of this charming market town, just a hop from the river and a stroll from pretty squares and bistros

Great taste – in decor and food – and a delicious heated pool. Views swoop over field and valley; trails, villages, wineries tempt

A thoughtfully renovated cottage in a small hamlet with garden, courtyard and pool. The peace is palpable but you're near to bustling Tusson

With stunning coastal views and family farm surroundings, these cottages are bright and roomy; plus wood-burning stoves and indoor pool

Rural French heaven at this lovely farm within four hectares. Natural materials, neutral colours and a lavender-lined pool all to yourselves

A spacious and bright old sandstone farm building with private garden, all one one level and with lovely views over fields and countryside

At the gates of a country estate, two quirky hexagonal lodge houses with private outdoor seating and acres of grounds for walks and picnics

Secluded place with home-grown food, much peace and walks by the river for a couple (or small family). Courses and solo retreats too

You have complete independence in your own wing beside the owner's house, with much space, a sparkling pool and balconies with views

Your friendly hosts offer you stylish bedrooms, swims in the heated pool, and wonderful dinners and wines. Cahors is only a 10-minute drive

Warm family hospitality, magnificent surroundings, bedroom breakfasts, candlelit dinners and elegant windows overlooking the park

Fresh, simple country charm - pretty rooms with enchanting river views, freshly baked bread for breakfast... Beautiful, fragrant gardens

Come for a big gathering of friends or family and take the whole house plus an extra cottage in the pretty gardens – swim in the pool, relax

A super upside-down house perched on a cliff in bustling Saundersfoot with glorious views over the beach and the Atlantic

Three comfortable stone houses clustered around the owners' home. Glorious views spread out below you across rolling countryside

An absolute peach of an apartment on the first floor of this iconic building with stunning views over the harbour and St Michael's Mount