A lake to fish, a terrace for evening sun and a choice of two spaces with a shared pool and games room, a short hop from pretty Auvillar

A magical medieval castello, gloriously gothic with tower, moat and ghost, fit for a Shakespearian play.

Light-filled house full of modern art and antique finds with stunning gardens and a pool. The best of Provence is on your doorstep

A tranquil and tucked-away feel for this terraced cottage with private patio, communal garden and plenty of room for six

Starry skies, wild beauty and total peace are yours in these sustainable, solar-powered eco-lodges

A large, light-filled house sitting very much on its own in the middle of the peaceful Eden Valley with masses of space inside and out

Traditional B&B in a beautiful château bursting with history and surrounded by formal gardens, then farmland and two fine rivers

Fresh, inviting bedrooms with leafy garden views and a pretty church next door. Moffat's spectacular Grey Mare's Tail waterfall nearby

Delight awaits at every turn - rustic-chic apartments, stylish interiors, organic olive groves to roam. The hacienda is steeped in history

Set off on blissful walks, trek home to crumpets and tea. There’s no better place to escape the 21st century than rural Devon

You're overlooking the main square in medieval Umbertide from this cosy, second-floor apartment, so you'll feel very much like a local

'Tout confort' in the heart of Reims, 2 steps from the cathedral. Lofty ceilings, marble fireplaces, polished floorboards, spa & sauna

Swings, a terrace and pool in 2 acres ringed by fields and tranquility, and lakes and vineyards beyond. Family bliss in Quercy

Grand, elegant, sumptuous – a bucolic bolthole for happy holidays in much comfort, with stunning green views to lake and deer park

Smart, spacious house for 12 with great views over the family vineyard - arrange a tasting, walk the Cotswold Way, cycle the canal towpath

Experience the pleasures of traditional Tuscan living with fabulous food and fine wines from the family vineyard