Peace, space and sophisticated living at a serene villa-apartment in the hills above Cannes

Sitting next to the church in the most picturesque village in England, this ancient, handsome cottage is packed with historical interest

Come to the wild Cévennes to hike, ride, kayak down the Hérault river – or just revel in your pretty, generous house, pool and garden space

A sustainably-designed small, family-run eco hotel within a nature park by the sea in stunning Basque country. Great food too

The Test valley is a place of pilgrimage for fly fishermen, but this lovely country inn welcomes all with great food and lovely bedrooms

Welcome to authentic Andalucía… a friendly foodie B&B in a farming community surrounded by olive groves, midway between Córdoba & Granada

Cosy cottage on a working farm just ten miles from Edinburgh with spectacular views, walks from the door and a wood-fired sauna

Lovers will be happy here in their own sweet space with a bird-filled garden. All you will hear is the river flowing gently past you

Sweep along the gravel drive through lawns and specimen trees to this elegant manor house with 17th-century roots

A fine designer house and pool above the coastal hurly-burly and one of the loveliest coves in Spain, backing onto a nature park. Happy hols

Hidden in a beautiful, timeless valley with gorgeous gardens, mellow stone bridge, views and rushing river, is a very special place to stay

A stunning setting for this B&B - the village a thousand feet below you and views to both snow-capped Alps and Provence lavender fields

Wow. The sort of place you long for on dreary days - inspired architecture, heavenly views, delicious home-cooked food, a lake for swimming

For escapists, wannabe writers and lovers of rural bliss: two boho hideaways for two (four at a squeeze) in this lush corner of Galicia

Elegant historic house set in acres of grounds transports you to a bygone belle époque (with all mod cons)

A sturdy, spacious house with stunning views over the garden and ocean, originally built in the 1800s as one of a row of Coastguard cottages