A beautiful little collection of trulli near the Valle d’Itria – restored with flair and with gardens, woods and pool

Elegant rooms behind a popular village pub with country walks from the door, and the spectacular Peak District and stately homes nearby

A very pretty old coach house in a south London garden – perfect for a couple or a family. Friendly owners live across the courtyard

An unbelievably stunning setting for this renovated 15th-century villa with garden on a hillside overlooking the famed Florence skyline

Delightful hamlet of beautifully restored cottages with a pool, surrounded by fields, forest and deer. The perfect spot for a digital detox

Come for peace, comfort and beauty in a sunny corner of Provence at the foot of Mont Ventoux. Cafes, market, restaurants a 15-minute stroll!

A Cotswolds hideaway in a cottage on a farm, with space to roam for children, and glorious valley views

A peaceful, stylish getaway for two within the charming owners' home with shared pool, fabulous views - and all of Provence to (re)visit

Once a hunting lodge, this unique and authentic 18th-century architectural folly sits up a quiet tree-lined drive on the edge of the estate

A countryside escape for 2 near Chepstow with traditional interiors and cheery wood-burner. Not suitable for children but dogs very welcome

A gorgeous barn conversion in the heart of the High Weald with superb walking, only five miles from Tunbridge Wells

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

A heated pool, charming B&B rooms and acres of beautiful grounds beside the Adour River - Bayonne and Biarritz are close

An elegant French château brimming with antiques and surrounded by landscaped lawns. Enjoy convivial dinners with the perfect host

A small, charming house with ravishing sea views within walking distance of a bohemian coastal village at the foot of the Teix mountain

Remote and rural, this cosy cottage is a slice of Welsh heaven, with plenty to do and see just a short drive away

In wine country, a beautifully revived 16th-century manor and hospitable B&B. Visit Angers’ cathedral, cruise along the Loire to Saumur

Glorious views of Derwentwater and Skiddaw from this comfortable house. Art dotted about, a big table for chatty meals and a pretty garden