A picture-perfect thatched cottage down a narrow track on a private estate with woodland walks, a big garden and a communal barbecue

A scented garden, delicious local delicacies and those coastal landscapes. This place is a sensory feast

A botanical beauty deep in the Loire Valley, this elegant house has history and heart in abundance

Three separate units, always taken together, with swimming pool, wrap-around terrace and wonderful views in the heart of La Provence Verte

A wonderful green getaway with wrap-around views of Norfolk nature; walk Weavers’ Way, birdwatch at Blakeney, enjoy the coast at Cromer

A smart riverside inn with airy interiors that brim with character – old beams, open fires, well-kept ales and comfy bedrooms

Furniture from home-grown wood, reclaimed tiles - beautiful. The Jurassic Coast is near, Bridport's antiques, too. Cycle, walk, spot birds

You’re wrapped in parkland here and close to the coast, gardens and war memorials. A treat of a stop-over for foodies

Colourful coastal apartments where you can be nicely independent and enjoy a communal café and health club with Art Deco pool

A beautiful house with Pyrenean views, generous hosts and wonderful hiking, biking and skiing nearby. A rare pearl

Rustic charm meets modern comfort in peaceful Devon hideaway set in acres of wild meadows and ancient orchards, with birdsong on the breeze

This fine old Dordogne house is run by well-travelled owners, has superb views and is a luscious mix of old charm and contemporary design

A semi-detached 19th-century stone cottage, scrupulously renovated with indoor heated swimming pool, sauna and terrace in a quiet spot

A delightful holiday home for a big family or group of close friends. Children and dogs can charge about safely, you can unwind completely

A charming hotel in a quiet neighbourhood in medieval Bologna, just the ticket for a city escape filled with food, history and culture

Pops of colour and neon signs bring fun to this smart and warm family home near Brancaster beach

A spacious, luxurious family retreat, remote but close to Audierne. Watch surfers shoot the waves as seagulls wheel above

Get the full-English bucolic countryside experience at this boutique inn right in the heart of a quintessentially pretty Cotswold village