Come for history, wildlife and a stunning garden estate with acres to roam. Bring children and dogs too. Fabulous

Stylishly refurbished gastro inn on historic market square with gorgeous bedrooms, local ciders and some rather tasty food

A peaceful, harmonious house with roots in the 14th century, a glorious enclosed pool area and a huge amount of space for happy gatherings

Charming cottage in a vast garden with a swimming pool and boule; walk to the nearest village, drive to Côte d'Azur in less than an hour

A charming 17th-century village inn, a destination place for foodies and real beer lovers, with very comfortable and stylish bedrooms

Beauty, charm and tranquillity an hour from Florence, on a bio-sensitive farm known for Chianina cattle and white truffles

Two peaceful olive grove farmhouses, a shared pool with incredible views, hours of hiking along beautiful trails, Pisa and Lucca nearby

Step through a door in an old wooden gate to discover a courtyard garden on the edge of town close to golden sands

The views are green, both cottages are homely and comfortable and the gardens have direct access to the riverbank footpath for walks

A light, bright Georgian townhouse in a residential street directly opposite the lovely Lido and restaurant, near Clifton Village

Come here in the summer (it’s closed Nov-April except by arrangement) for candlelit dining, chintzy bedrooms, long views over the park...

A beautiful 18th-century manor house on a productive wine estate with an enticing garden, spa and pool by a nature reserve. Views soar

A sleek, light-filled, beautifully designed, minimalist space for 4 with wrap-around views from the living room and pool

Big house with bags of character and easy access to beaches, cafés and cobbled streets, coastal paths and hidden coves

A beautiful villa, a cabin, a loft and a wagon on the sunny side of the harbour and a stroll from the beach. Faultless finds!

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

A truly special barn conversion, flooded with light and with its own decked outdoor space surrounded by bucolic countryside