On the site of an old sawmill in the mountains of the Jura, a guesthouse of warmth and charm - with table d'hôtes, a pool and a spa

In château parkland, 10 minutes from Chinon, find books, beams and open spaces for three renovated houses, a delight for families

Dine wonderfully on farm-fresh food and grandma's recipes; cookery classes too! And views, a pool, farm animals, sunsets, a warm family...

A really well thought-out escape for a small family with children. A big garden, pool, petanque court and play barn for indoor fun

Come for the gloriously peaceful countryside and this 1700s house and garden, scrupulously renovated and with plenty of space

For retreats, groups of friends, and big families: come to recharge the senses at this special and ancient house enveloped by wild gardens

Delightful little antique-filled cottage with large walled garden and an allotment near Versailles. Gardeners will be happy

An immaculately restored 1500s palazzo, filled with history, art, antiques and books in the buzzing heart of a charming town

Bring the family for a traditional Tuscan apartment holiday with a restaurant and pool on site, all surrounded by rippling green countryside

Come for home-baked bread, eggs from the hens, arrays of fresh fruit, and fabulous river views... your hosts do lovely B&B

A charming inn on the village green with beautiful interiors - you’ll find low ceilings, pretty rooms and a fire that burns on cold days.

A delightful old Quinta within a Quinta. Find banana trees, vines and lots of greenery within a 20-minute walk of the centre of town

An eco renovation of an 1800s gamekeepers cottage, now a charming place for couples or families to immerse themselves in nature

A wonderful place to stay whether you enjoy golf or not, with big skies, sea views, sumptuous bedrooms, delicious food and attentive staff

Fall in love with this riverside village, lost in a valley in lower Normandy, and this sunny house for couples or families

Boutique hotel next to Funchal’s 15th-century cathedral, with a champagne and lobster bar, rooftop cocktail bar and an excellent restaurant

Glass-and-timber doors bathe you with light, gaze at big skies and the river Dart lapping. Sublime year round, it's one of our favourites

Perfect luxury in deepest Normandy: gorgeous gardens, a heavenly pool, and interiors worthy of an art gallery