Two peaceful spaces in a beautiful garden with a morning concert from the birds and a terrace for magical outdoor meals

Come for very comfortable B&B suites with garden views in a converted 1880s barn with its own charming sitting and dining rooms

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

Tranquil manor house deep in Bordeaux wine region with six acres of grounds, a tennis court and swimming pool

Step through a door in an old wooden gate to discover a courtyard garden on the edge of town close to golden sands

Lovingly renovated farmhouse amid vines and sunflowers, deep in the Charente countryside - small pool in garden, beaches 45 minutes away.

An elegant hotel with wellness area, gym, gourmet restaurant, bar, bistro and 15 contemporary bedrooms decorated with Sicilian flair

On a farmstead near Ronda where views stretch for miles are 2 houses, one old, one new, brilliant for families, sharing a fabulous pool

Traditional and modern mix beautifully and bedrooms are quietly elegant. Relax and drink in the views over orchards and the Sierra Nevada

Wow. The sort of place you long for on dreary days - inspired architecture, heavenly views, delicious home-cooked food, a lake for swimming

Rural bliss at the end of the lane: a cottage for 2 with wine and local biscuits in the hamper and farmers’ markets within a 5-mile drive

Inland Algarve, away from the crowds – this gorgeous house with pool and gardens is a haven for families and friends

A contemporary rooftop room in a warmly civilised B&B filled with books and lovely things – stunning view too

Gem-like in a deep park among meadows, a family-friendly château with 2 stylish cottages. Join the lovely owners for dinner, dip in the pool

A fine country manor house on the edge of a village, peacefully surrounded by gardens and trees, and close to the D-Day landing beaches

Elegant historic house set in acres of grounds transports you to a bygone belle époque (with all mod cons)

Eschew the crowds for your own slice of bliss in this ancient hamlet with village green - self-catering with a hotel feel and dreamy pool

A light-filled, modern house with wonderful sea views through vast picture windows stretching all the way to St Kilda on clear days