Come for sea air, independent shops, great places to eat and this quirky cottage with plenty of room and a sunny walled garden

Your very own château in the Dordogne for big family get-togethers and special celebrations

Rustic charm meets modern comfort in peaceful Devon hideaway set in acres of wild meadows and ancient orchards, with glorious swimming pool

A bright and prettily beamed barn with very comfortable interiors, private outdoor seating and a shared courtyard for barbecues and games

A lovely little bolthole to return to after days out exploring pretty Cotswold villages and walking in an AONB straight from the door

Provençal charm floats through the ground floor of this 18th-century home in a vineyard near Lorgues. Walk, cycle, swim, enjoy the peace

For walkers and lovers of wildly beautiful coastal country: two cosy old cottages and a bright, modern renovation in a cluster with others

A romantic little bolthole with a hot tub on the Penicuik Estate with well-thought-out interiors and dreamy views over pastures and woodland

Gaze over to glorious Curemonte from the pretty cottage, loll by the pool, play games in the barn. Bring friends and book the main house too

A flawlessly restored palazzo in the oldest part of town opposite an ancient monastery, with peaceful courtyard and a terrace with views

Serene retreat in the French countryside with elegant interiors and impeccable hosting from the lovely Anne-Laure

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

Two villas on opposite shores of a big lily-covered lake, fed with natural spring water from the Ticino river and surrounded by gardens

Comfortable and cosy B&B with superb food, tucked away on a dairy farm in the very quietest part of Pembrokeshire near the coast path

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

Cast yourselves away to this beautiful island and a bright, spacious apartment with a rooftop terrace bang in the middle of the town square

A detached 1960s house in a fabulous position with beautiful views over the mountains and plenty of space for walkers and skiers

Italian style marries Californian comfort, with views over hilltop towns, vineyards and the majestic Sibillini mountains beyond