A big old house with a lovely pool, surrounded by ancient olives just 3kms from the sea and deep in the heart of Bandol wine country

View-filled apartments in Ortigia, the heart of Siracusa. Immerse yourself in the blue of the Ionian Sea; walk to culture, shops and restaurants

Heart-soaring Pyrenean views, animals roaming, natural materials in simple rural rooms, organic food: it’s a superbly welcoming eco-lodge

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

A very generous amount of space in this beautifully restored annexe with heated pool and outstanding views over the East Devon AONB

Close to Hexham's centre, a quietly charismatic Victorian home with fresh flowers, homemade bread, sunny courtyard and a friendly little dog

In a Valencian resort, a captivating and hospitable place - deal for groups of family or friends too, with independence plus B&B service

Delightful, rustic retreat for families, romantic couples and singles. Food, views and owners are lovely

Come for a bright, roomy, uber-green and accessible larch-clad space with garden and pond in pretty countryside

Modest and authentic, a top-floor apartment in an eco-friendly Provençal farmhouse, with dogs and hens. River swims are a stroll away...

Gloriously green rural self-catering apartments with pool and lovely, friendly owners

A true country classic set beside the road in a quiet spot with stunning views to the South Downs, great food and very comfortable bedrooms

Two villas on opposite shores of a big lily-covered lake, fed with natural spring water from the Ticino river and surrounded by gardens

Soak up Provençal peace in a charming estate in the Alpilles, with stylish ground-floor B&B rooms, olives, vines and a friendly family dog

A converted coach house and stables, now one long cottage with much space, a country house feel and your own walled garden

Garden lovers will flock to this lovely B&B with two spacious suites and delicious breakfasts – a good spot by a quiet hamlet

An ancient inn, spruce and restorative, in a picture-perfect village with open fires, tasty food and stylish, comfortable bedrooms

Charmingly rambling, inside and out: blazing fires, riotous patterns, oak panelling, a prolific garden and comfortable antique beds