Laze in the pool, nibble olives from the market, gaze over Provence. Inside, English meets classic French. Fabulous for families

Charming trulli apartments promise rustic comfort and panoramic views (horses too). Perfectly placed for exploring the area

A pub with rooms in the epicentre of London on trendy Westbourne Grove, a ten-minute stroll from Notting Hill

A warm retreat in a charming Sussex backwater, with a changing menu of fabulous food, and well-furbished bedrooms upstairs

Classic crofter’s cottage with a minimalist chic makeover - soft colours, designer lighting - surrounded by peace; a romantic hideaway

A handsome château filled with intrigue and interest on the edge of a Bastide town in Landes. Your charming host looks after you with aplomb

Style abounds in this exquisite Côte d'Azur family getaway, where lazy days are whiled away by the pool and in the quiet bird-filled gardens

A stylish mountain chalet under the watchful gaze of Mont Blanc, with a private chef, hot tub and sauna

Utter peace in a simple, beautiful space with a sculpture garden to wander, an art studio to visit and walking and cycling on Dartmoor

Unwind here in the rolling hills with the river bustling along, your own secluded garden and an unpretentious cottage full of character

You’ll eat well here, among locals who love the food. The village is quiet, the rooms serenely modern. A great base for a holiday en famille

A bright and spacious cottage set against a backdrop of woodland for days spent happily reading by the wood-burner or lunch on the sun deck

Rustic, sophisticated, relaxed, charming… ancient Follonico is all these things, and gazes on the loveliest hills in Tuscany

Sitting next to the church in the most picturesque village in England, this ancient, handsome cottage is packed with historical interest

A converted 19th-century church in the Northumberland National Park with beautiful stained-glass windows and a restored tower

The holiday starts on the bumpy track along to this Arts & Crafts style modern house with plenty of space and a wrap-around garden