Philippe and Stéphanie give you delicious food and comfortable, colourful bedrooms in their ancient château with gardens and pool

Homely furnishings and 17th-century charm at this estate on the Severn, whose owners are mad about horses and give you fine home produce

Two restored mill buildings in the serene French countryside, with river views and artful interiors – a peaceful self-catering escape

Two homely gîtes sleeping 4 and 2 in rural farm country. Walk to the bakery; drive 15 minutes to Saint-Malo and riverside restaurants

You will fall in love with this very special Tuscan agriturismo between the mountains and sea: peace and simplicity prevail

The sort of inn we all love – open fires, original beams, ancient flags, tasty food, with lovely bedrooms thrown in for good measure

Modest and authentic, a top-floor apartment in an eco-friendly Provençal farmhouse, with dogs and hens. River swims are a stroll away...

Delightful B&B on a working farm, generous hosts welcome you with tea and homemade cake. Bring a piece of furniture and give it a facelift!

A lovely big old farmhouse for gatherings of friends and family with your own indoor pool, sauna, gym and jacuzzi

In off-the-beaten-track Tuscany, 2 peaceful apartments in a former haybarn, both carefully renovated with antique furniture

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

A chalet-with-everything: great mountain style, space and comfort with views of Mont Blanc, a sauna and bubbling hot tub

Escape to mountains, sea and sky, simple rooms and lovely food. Walk, swim, read, write, nurture your soul

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

Delightful little antique-filled cottage with large walled garden and an allotment near Versailles. Gardeners will be happy

Off the beaten track and into the hills – this remote, unknown bird-filled region is faultless for outdoorsy people

Be inspired by owner Oriane's interiors, explore the region’s famous markets, and soak up the charm of the Perche countryside