A beautifully restored townhouse in the heart of Amboise, steps from Leonardo da Vinci's last home and the great Château Royal

Come for a bright, roomy, uber-green and accessible larch-clad space with garden and pond in pretty countryside

Outside a perfect bastide village, an elegant manoir for lazy days in the Dordogne, fabulous dinners and glorious gardens

A delightful home-from-home village house with large gardens and walks from the door – perfect for families

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

In a quaint village with a bakery, brasserie and shops, a handsome gîte with a wonderful pool and fashion museum

A homespun inn with irresistible prices in a tiny village deep in the country - the river Tweed is close, fishing can be arranged

Glorious Elizabethan manor house lovingly furnished with exceptional art and antiques by its welcoming owners

Characterful mansion in west Wales set in 10 acres of greenery with a lake; glorious beaches and good restaurants are a short drive away

A delightful eco-friendly, off-grid bolthole in the Northumberland National Park with much comfort, massive views and in a Dark Sky area

A traditional cottage in Polruan on the Fowey estuary with harbour and cove views and a tea shop and two pubs in the village

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

A slice of rural heaven close to the Pembrokeshire coast - good rooms, hearty food, wonderful walks and beautiful beaches wait

Live out all your bohemian dreams at this arty villa, with garden and plunge pool, perched above the glittering Riviera.

Find beauty and tranquillity on this historic Dordogne estate for up to fourteen - plus a feast of designer colour and a fine pool to share

In an leafy quarter of central Milan, 2 inviting apartments run by generous Jane. Perfect for families and romancers

A swishly renovated detached hideaway up a hill, surrounded by vineyards and with a covered deck for sweeping views just outside Beaune

Heaps to do on-site: organic farm shop & café, cookery & cheese-making courses, farm tours. A brilliant base for exploring the Cotswolds too