The wow factor is set to eleven at this magnificent château steeped in French history and surrounded by acres of land (and a moat)

A clutch of airy properties, most with their own jasmine-scented terraces arranged around a funky pool

Lovely views from this converted farmhouse in peaceful Lot countryside, with terrace, sheltered pool and nine acres of grounds to explore

Comfortable and cosy B&B with superb food, tucked away on a dairy farm in the very quietest part of Pembrokeshire near the coast path

Wood-burners, water sports and wildlife at four cosy farm conversions a half mile from their own quay. Wild swimming and barbecues await

A handsome Grade II listed pub with rooms in the heart of one of England's best foodie towns

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

Vast rooms, thick stone walls and ancient flagged floors skilfully modernised to create comfort, surrounded by romantic château gardens

A large handsome 1800s manor, now a peaceful haven for free-range families and creative types on the edge of vibrant Richelieu in the Loire

A charming nook for two in pretty Barrington village with a foodie pub mere steps away and Somerset at your feet

Traditional Provencal farmhouse with a large garden and a swimming pool. Historic villages with markets and great restaurants close by

Come for sumptuous bedrooms, fine dining, colourful gardens and charming staff at this smart hotel and restaurant

A historic Cornish farmhouse, sitting pretty in its own land at the side of a valley, with comfortable bedrooms and an independent feel

1800s coastal watchtower meets organic farm at a small hotel with a proud restaurateur and sea views from high mezzanine rooms

Your own private suite in the wing of a traditional Burgundian winemaker's house in a tiny hamlet, surrounded by fields of vines

A traditional stone bergerie high on a hill and surrounded by woods with east-facing views over the valley for stunning sunrises

Part of the original Wensleydale creamery overlooking the river, with bustling Hawes and great walking country right on your doorstep

A fabulous Belle Epoque château with much wow factor set in vast grounds with lawns and lakes, circled by a dense forest