This small hotel with pool has elegant communal spaces, spoiling bedrooms, kind staff, delicious food and panoramic mountain views

A fortified castle in parkland, built mostly in the 1300s on the Montbazens plateau, near to the stunning Averyon gorges

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

Escape your cares here, move from terrace to terrace tracking the sun's progress and dive into the sea from your own swimming platform

This warm and friendly little hotel is on a mission - to give you really good food, excellent wine and a very comfortable night's sleep

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

Come for a bright, roomy, uber-green and accessible larch-clad space with garden and pond in pretty countryside

You get the best of all worlds here. Delicious beds, Provençal soaps, vineyard views, fresh croissants a stroll away…

A very generous amount of space in this beautifully restored annexe with heated pool and outstanding views over the East Devon AONB

The Dordogne flows through the gastronomic heart of France, where stunning villages cling to rock faces and historic riches are in store

Live like a local. Art lovers, book lovers and walkers will be happy here above an art gallery in the centre of town

Secluded stone farmhouse, fragrant gardens, a natural pool, and winding forest paths – the perfect off-grid Tuscan escape

Two cosy cottages on a former winemaking estate with private terraces, a shared pool, stunning views and glorious walks from the door

Breakfast on homemade ricotta, bask on a cool white lounger, swim in the cove below. We love this young, friendly, rustic B&B

A fuss-free, informal place to stay with family - your own entrance straight from the garden and tasty breakfasts set up in a summer house

Lovely views over the river Anglin from the large windows of this old industrial-like building, once used for honey production on the estate

Take a suite with champagne, strawberries and a tower, swim in the saltwater pool, eat a Castilian cocido - unwind in rural peace!

A magnificent Victorian clock tower on a peaceful, bird-filled estate with a garden, gorgeous views across the park and activities to join