Enjoy the wine festival, cycling and hiking in spring and early summer, the truffles in November, and warm hospitality all year round

Learn about local lore, taste the wines, bliss out in the garden and enjoy the company of Éric and Cathy, warm, humorous and talented hosts

An historic, moated manor house dating from the 16th-century, fully restored and with all mod cons, including an indoor heated pool

Fabulous bakes and hot waffles at breakfast, green fields all around and Normandy steeped in history. Great for foodies and historians

Strolling distance from the village of Seggiano, peace and beauty fill every corner of this ancient, view-filled retreat

Picturesque cottage in the grounds of a grand manor, lovingly and creatively restored by its welcoming English owner

A grand yet very homely place with tasty home cooking and 200 acres to explore. Play golf, sail, cycle – wonderfully informal

A very comfortable and attractive 1820 gate lodge surrounded by mature trees on a family estate, in gently rolling countryside

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

A light-filled studio with a sweet private terrace on the estate of a 16th-century manor - river views, glorious gardens and pure peace

Full of country-hideaway chic, this special holiday home is in one of the loveliest parts of the Var, surrounded by 10 private acres

Simple and rustic, this early 1700s farmhouse has warmth and charm, surrounded by countryside in the Perche

A fabulous Belle Epoque château with much wow factor set in vast grounds with lawns and lakes, circled by a dense forest

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

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 romantic creekside cottage down a web of narrow lanes in a tumbling green valley – mess about on the water to your heart’s content

This famous old country house might not come cheap, but where else can you splash out in such decadent style for life’s big celebrations?