Come to recharge in the lovely Loire valley at this fine château surrounded by mature gardens and green countryside

Such lovely views from this light-filled flat, built in the 19th century – curl up with a book and gaze out to sea

A heavenly setting for this very well-hidden cottage with its own small pool, amazing views and delightful pebble beach below

Cosied up by the fire in your farmhouse high on the moor you’ll feel miles from civilisation, while Chatsworth is just minutes away

Four gîtes in the château’s vast barn, one in the tower. Magnificent mountain and valley views, and Sandrine’s regionally inspired meals

Bask in the warmth of the owners at this chic 'maison de maître' in off-track Provence - 12km from lovely hilltop Gordes

A very comfortable, pretty cottage, safe for dogs and young children, surrounded by garden and mature woodland on the Badminton Estate

An elegant townhouse, built in 1830 and once the sous-préfecture for Rochefort, with spacious, light-filled rooms and a garden with pool

Two elegantly renovated spaces with wonderful views, lots of activities and large gardens for making memories with family and friends

A spick and span little hideaway full of character in a manor estate cottage. Explore the gardens, walk to the beach in 25 minutes

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

A very special design-led garden apartment on the ground floor of an elegant 1835 house on one of the prettiest crescents in the city

Foodies will love the irresistible cooking - along with local wine and a typically Tuscan setting. Bedrooms are pretty

A grand old chartreuse, dating from 1649, with terrace, garden and pool surrounded by tranquil countryside and near a pretty village

Sit back and relax at this luxuriously elegant grand manor in the heart of the Dordogne with a concierge service to take care of everything

An attractive converted stable with covered veranda, private garden and views over rolling countryside, minutes from the coast

In wild Jura, surrounded by fields and heather-covered hills, a secluded farmhouse with cosy rooms and sublime views of Small Isles Bay