A handsome house with breath-taking mountain views: perfect for summer holidays and walking in spring and autumn

Welcome to a dreamy fortified castle, once owned by French royalty, the perfect place to stay for history lovers and comfort seekers

A small top terrace can be booked for romantic evenings and you can lunch or dinner at the delightful floating restaurant

A characterful Northumberland cottage-that-once-was-a-barn, with peaceful pond views and some serious stargazing

Remote wartime research station turned stylish retreat with knockout views, wild walks and a front-row seat to the weather

A cracking English inn with open fires, great food, gorgeous rooms, happy staff, lovely gardens and well-kept English ales

Airy villa for four overlooking Lake Como. Stunning views, private sunny terrace - a peaceful communal garden to wander too

Traditional Provencal farmhouse with a large garden and a swimming pool. Historic villages with markets and great restaurants close by

A lovely gîte, once a hunting lodge, with two private terraces overlooking the manicured gardens of an 1830s manor house

A nicely priced inn on Shaftesbury's high street with a warm contemporary style and some excellent food – fine local walking waits

Off-the-beaten track cottage promises peace and quiet, wild swimming and hikes in the hills. A world away from the urban jungle

Escape to the edge of the Atlantic. Find airy rooms and good food served from terraces overlooking the ocean - all with a green conscience

In wild Jura, surrounded by fields and heather-covered hills, a secluded farmhouse with cosy rooms and sublime views of Small Isles Bay

A beautifully restored townhouse in the heart of Amboise, steps from Leonardo da Vinci's last home and the great Château Royal

Gloriously ancient townhouse, with roots in the 13th century, filled with art, antiques and character

Two lovely cottages, packed with atmosphere, character and comfort in a magical timeless valley surrounded by nature

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