A magical medieval castello, gloriously gothic with tower, moat and ghost, fit for a Shakespearian play.

Welcoming, dog-friendly pub with food to rave about, cracking countryside views and very comfortable bedrooms

An 18th-century townhouse on a quiet Arles street with a traditional feel and kind hosts - you'll be the only guests at this Provençal home

Bustling Fowey harbour sweeps out below this Victorian townhouse. Walk to shops and restaurants, hike the coastal path, return to comfort

Weaving medieval magic, this dreamy hideaway is an ideal base for nature-loving gourmands to explore the region

A three storey house and garden with sea glimpses in the 'vieux village' named for the Mimosa trees which flower in profusion in winter

Elegant Italian style in a sensitively-restored villa with sweeping views over rolling hills and forests

Take your pick from guided horse-trekking to grand banqueting at this traditional château; drive to explore WWI history and the lovely coast

Treat yourself to a bit of a rest with the one you love at this dreamy gîte in glorious countryside, with pool, garden and gorgeous walks

Welcome to a cosy, country-rustic bolthole for four, in a friendly, community village inn, with some of the best food in Shropshire

Down a track with a delightfully remote feel but near to the coast and with good walking and cycling; views out to sea are awesome

Near Southwold - rich colours, fresh flowers and exotica! Fields for the dogs, walled gardens for you, logs, umbrellas, digital showers...