Come for a restorative and restful stay on a wine estate with a beautiful landscaped garden and engaging owners who make you delicious meals

Up, up and away to this stunning cottage perched 1400 feet high in the National Park with big skies, grand walks and much comfort indoors

Sublime views across the Tuscan countryside, seasonal food and the kindest host. Children are welcome, oenophiles will be in heaven

Just the ticket if you want to escape from the hurly-burly and wind down with fresh air, good food, walks in nature and sublime views

A sleek space designed with the majestic surroundings in mind. You have your own private barbecue area and a shared large garden

Come for the gloriously peaceful countryside and this 1700s house and garden, scrupulously renovated and with plenty of space

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

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

Historic old house in a beautiful, traditional village. Boulangerie, bar, crêperie all a stroll away

Chocolate-box cottages in deepest Normandy, owned by bright young things with a passion for organic cuisine and the good life

A Cotswolds hideaway in a cottage on a farm, with space to roam for children, and glorious valley views

If you want to come to Venice as an open-hearted traveller rather than a tourist then this is the place for you - just walk to everything

Comfortable, big family home with sparkling sea views over the Adriatic: discover the coast, explore Ancona and Loreto, enjoy the garden

A serene retreat basking above the Algarve with sea views from the garden and pool, and charming Moorish details

An airy Estate Manager's House set in pretty grounds with a pool, orchard, barbecue and private terrace for long lazy days in the sun

A charming base in historic Beaulieu - expect delicious food, traditional country-house interiors, and walks that start from the front door

The cottage looks down over Lough Swilly, idyllic for boats and safe swims... and the neighbours are friendly, just sheep and cows

Welcome to the delights of a 15th-century Breton manor house, a meandering river inhabited by otters, and hosts who adore what they do