A lovely villa in the Sóller valley close to stunning beaches, secret coves and a dramatic mountain range. Mallorca never fails to seduce

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

A neat, recently restored townhouse inside Panicale's medieval walls with plenty of space and everything within walking distance

This elegantly restored house with stunning views to snow-capped peaks is a testament to the owners' love of art and antiques

High in the heavenly hills is this very smartly converted farm building, with underfloor heating, much glass, wood and exposed brickwork

An absolute peach of an apartment on the first floor of this iconic building with stunning views over the harbour and St Michael's Mount

Surrounded by wildlife and water, this ultra-modern house has huge windows, white walls and designer furnishings. Blissfully remote

With breathtaking views of the hills above Nice, a splendid villa with big bedrooms, shimmering infinity pool, and generous, fun owners

Ensconce yourselves in the Black Périgord and stay in the East Wing of a 16th-century castle with private garden and surrounding parkland

Come for plenty of space and wonderful views to the Pyrenees on clear days from this converted outbuilding in the grounds of a château

Stay a while... lulled by lapping sea and fragrant hanging gardens - cool, light, balconied, classic, intimate, unpretentious

An exquisite Provençal home for a large party, hidden behind grand gates in a small village surrounded by the pine-scented Alpilles

Share an authentic and unpretentious part of Sardinia with generous hosts. Stay in rooms set across three properties, enjoy memorable meals

A surprisingly roomy interior for this pretty chocolate-box cottage in the middle of the village, just a ten-minute walk from Lulworth Cove

Generous apartments in a 300-year-old farmhouse with beautiful grounds and a swimming pool

An attractive, seaside hotel with an airy, contemporary feel - chic interiors, an excellent restaurant and big sea views await

The wow factor is set to eleven at this magnificent château steeped in French history and surrounded by acres of land (and a moat)

Everything you need is here: a wood-burner for winter, a pool and spacious terraces for summer, and peace and beauty all year round