Foodies will love the irresistible cooking - along with local wine and a typically Tuscan setting. Bedrooms are pretty

A picture-perfect village and a beautifully refurbished 17th-century inn with a cracking bar, stylish bedrooms and delicious pub food

A light, bright Georgian townhouse in a residential street directly opposite the lovely Lido and restaurant, near Clifton Village

A lucky break to stay here: part of a 1669 grade-II* listed Almshouse with modern interiors; leafy and quiet yet a short hop from the town

Welcoming Julia fans passions for Arlesienne cuisine and culture in her art-stuffed Provence home where everything catches the eye!

Gorgeous rooms and splendid breakfasts – for sybarites, history-lovers, cyclists and canoeists - bang in the middle of ancient Long Melford

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

A classic French beauty of a place; home to an engaging young family who love to entertain and look after you with great care

Independence at one end of the house with your own sitting room opening onto a courtyard garden. Good pub for food a few minutes' walk away

Three family friendly cottages on this gorgeous eco farm with private gardens and organised outdoor activities if you like joining in

5 minutes from the Vatican in a tall palazzo above the British school. Owners share local tips, serve bakery-fresh breakfasts on the terrace

This shuttered, stone maison in Gascony on the Santiago de Compostela pilgrims' route is a joy for families to spend time together

A cosy cottage on a farm down a long winding track, wonderfully rural with footpaths across fields or along the canal

Come to recharge in the lovely Loire valley at this fine château surrounded by mature gardens and green countryside

Lawns, paths and walnut trees, rolling views in every direction... a serene place to stay in every season. Sweet luxury for a big family!

Brilliant birdwatching, heavenly countryside, a generous welcome and lovely furnishings... A place to linger as long as you can

Come to be inspired - by the buildings, the art, the concept and the rich history. You should be very comfortable too, and well fed

Brilliant hosts and a traditional country pub feel with warming fires, delicious food and fabulous bedrooms at this standout village inn