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

Up the drive flanked by grazing horses, to a warm welcome from the housekeeper and a great fire in the hall. Perfect for family gatherings

Spacious rooms and a cosy apartment a stone’s throw from Avignon’s historic sights. Retire to the heated pool after a busy day sightseeing

A real gem set back from the hustle and bustle but perfectly placed to explore the city's many charms

An impressive limestone house on three levels created within the ruins of an ancient village with uninterrupted views of the Vézère valley

A small, charming house with ravishing sea views within walking distance of a bohemian coastal village at the foot of the Teix mountain

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

An inspirational setting and an enthusiastic welcome from your hosts and their young family - lose your heart to its baroque beauty

Airy, spacious, sunny. This Lot gîte is a delight: linen curtains, oak stair, sunny pool. Sarlat and painted caves are an easy venture away

Great design along with much comfort and warmth an hour from Inverness airport, but a world away from the city and with stunning views

Stylish hotel with big rooms, lovely food and a pretty garden overlooking the old castle moat - don’t miss the Mappa Mundi in the cathedral

Come for stunning views down to the bay of La Herradura and this traditional, family-focused 1990s house on three floors

Large, unpretentious and very comfortable family house in splendid isolation with swimming pool, tennis court and well-tended gardens

Lovely owners have created this quirky space on their farm; side-by-side al fresco baths make it romantic for two

In Andalusia, step through an ancient wooden door into this Moorish-inspired townhouse with a pool and tapas bars just moments away

In wine country, a beautifully revived 16th-century manor and hospitable B&B. Visit Angers’ cathedral, cruise along the Loire to Saumur

Elegant 19th-century château deep in the Dordogne forest promises seclusion, serenity and an unhurried, sun-soaked escape.

A traditional Welsh cottage in a very pretty, rural setting with the river meandering past, the stunning coastal path and beautiful beaches