Light-filled house full of modern art and antique finds with stunning gardens and a pool. The best of Provence is on your doorstep

A striking modern villa tucked away off a small road above the Serchio valley with sparkling pool, gardens and Apuan mountain views

Deep in the Lake District, a well-loved family home with open fires and heavenly views, a private woodland and a short walk to a good pub

A handsome house with breath-taking mountain views: perfect for summer holidays and walking in spring and autumn

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

A romantic little bolthole with a hot tub on the Penicuik Estate with well-thought-out interiors and dreamy views over pastures and woodland

Come for an authentic French village experience in this old stone house next to the church with glorious countryside for walks and cycles

Inland Algarve, away from the crowds – this gorgeous house with pool and gardens is a haven for families and friends

Come to this cosy barn down a winding lane for a back-to-nature escape: hike the Black Mountains, splash in the stream, gaze at the views

A warm, inviting boutique hotel in Shrewsbury’s historic centre; potter about the medieval streets, relax in a sun-catching courtyard

A lovely, rambling old house for family gatherings with an extra cottage for bigger groups, a gorgeous garden and hilltop villages nearby

A serene retreat basking above the Algarve with sea views from the garden and pool, and charming Moorish details

Stay on a secluded private estate by the sea - once the home of the brilliant French writer, Colette

Close to Hexham's centre, a quietly charismatic Victorian home with fresh flowers, homemade bread, sunny courtyard and a friendly little dog

Minutes from old Ajaccio (a scenic cycle ride) is a charming small hotel with a stunning bay setting, and majestic mountains behind

Deep French countryside, fine hospitality from true nature lovers, fantastic bedrooms and delicious dinners in an outbuilding

Glamour, warmth and style in a renovated wine warehouse in a cool quarter of Bordeaux - France’s most popular city after Paris

Traditional and modern mix beautifully and bedrooms are quietly elegant. Relax and drink in the views over orchards and the Sierra Nevada