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

Find good taste, peacefulness and warm hospitality, steps away from the car-free Via Toledo, in the heart of the city

Grand and old and filled with history, the estate and such a pretty house are a tonic, as are the well-tended grounds and parkland

Your hosts couldn’t be nicer and look after you beautifully – this is a lovely, homely place with a rambling garden

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

A roomy, stylish barn conversion in Devon's rolling hills with wonderful walks from the door and panoramic views of the Exe valley

A perfectly romantic and gorgeously restored bothy in a garden on a hillside by the sea, with grand views over the mountains of Skye

A delightful eco-friendly, off-grid bolthole in the Northumberland National Park with much comfort, massive views and in a Dark Sky area

An immaculate stable retreat surrounded by gardens near Canterbury. Two couples could spend an idyllic week here, or a family of 5

A small, trendy hotel, very much of its time, with oodles of style, stunning bedrooms and fantastic staff

A sweet, very private-feeling annexe in the glorious South Hams with your own west-facing garden

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

A stunner of a setting for this restored croft house with long views to a sparkling loch and a lively village nearby. Good beaches too

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

A wonderfully maintained Grade II listed country house in the Brecon Beacons with extensive gardens and panoramic views of the Usk Valley

Blissful views to vineyards and mountains from this faithful reproduction of a 16th-century manor. Eat well, hike, bike, sauna and swim

A cottage to help you feel restored and refreshed; uninterrupted views of the coast, a hamper of local produce and wildlife spotting.

In a small town in Salento is a cool southern house of elegant simplicity, ideal for a large family, near to beaches & 45 minutes from Lecce