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

Between Paris and Rouen, a handsome country house in Monet scenery. Cows graze, bedrooms soothe, friendships bud over bountiful breakfasts

Nestled next to the main house, this feels part cottage and part townhouse, making a cosy retreat just a couple of miles from the coast

Four gîtes in the château’s vast barn, one in the tower. Magnificent mountain and valley views, and Sandrine’s regionally inspired meals

3 lovely cottages in the heart of Cognac vines for cosy nights by the fire and summer barbecues by the pool

You'll find comfortable rooms, great food and a lovely bar at this friendly inn – Heartbeat country, Castle Howard and Whitby all wait

A relaxed old countryside manor house with a huge garden to roam. It’s 2km to sandy beaches and Judith is close by if you need anything

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

The Dordogne flows through the gastronomic heart of France, where stunning villages cling to rock faces and historic riches are in store

The largest of three secluded cottages that share a gravel courtyard and a beautiful garden with cathedral views

A wonderful surprise inside this 1590 house sitting in a beautiful walled garden full of fruit trees, just off the High Street

Three lovely places to stay - come for much charm, peace, sunsets, infinity pool, sauna and gym in this history-steeped countryside retreat

Peace, space and sophisticated living at a serene villa-apartment in the hills above Cannes

If you want to come to Venice as an open-hearted traveller rather than a tourist then this is the place for you - just walk to everything

Loved by estate-workers, visitors, well-heeled locals, and walkers, this spruced-up pub is a friendly launchpad for Chatsworth

Dominating the village is this historic hotel... all frescoes, chandeliers, splendour at every turn. And a handsome pool, too

A cosy nest on the ramparts of an ancient fishing port, with sparkling lagoon views from a top-floor living area

Tranquil couple's getaway with a shared pool, wonderful views, and lavender plants in every direction. The delightful owners are next door