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

A 16th-century timbered riverside inn with a relaxed, rustic feel, garden cabin rooms with views and fresh seasonal and homegrown food

Within the city walls and right next to the Minster, this super-smart hotel gives you gorgeous bedrooms and delicious food

Snug, simple and delightful casitas with private entrances and courtyards interlink for groups. Stroll through the olives, bask by the pool

Come to be wrapped by wind and waves from this unique nest with an outdoor bath facing west - nature lovers and adventurers will be seduced

Contemporary lodge on a remote peninsula with spectacular views; walk, cycle or kayak, explore nature reserves and unspoiled beaches

Few inns can rival the scale or history of this one. Dogs doze by the inglenook, food is sourced from local suppliers, bedrooms are gorgeous

A small yet elegant place for couples or small groups to enjoy the open countryside, rest, join a cooking course or book a massage

Generous apartments in a 300-year-old farmhouse with beautiful grounds and a swimming pool

A lovely villa with masses of space, filled with modern art and near to walking trails, beaches, shops and restaurants

A very pretty old converted cart shed at the end of a track on an organic farm, surrounded by wildlife, birds and animals in the fields

A large and light house sitting by itself in lovely countryside with a big pool, maturing gardens and superb views up to Saignon on the hill

Get away from it all in the heart of Northumberland National Park, with walks leaving from your door and incredible dark skies at night

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

This civilised bolthole offers a quiet retreat, castle views and the magic of Edinburgh on your doorstep

At the gates of a country estate, two quirky hexagonal lodge houses with private outdoor seating and acres of grounds for walks and picnics

A comfy cottage for two in the quiet, leafy outskirts of Aix with easy access to the city and a kind, attentive owner nearby

Light-filled chalet in a small hamlet just outside Châtel. Feast on superb breakfasts before heading out to explore the Portes du Soleil