On a magical peninsular in west Galloway, land of sea and cows, 2 stylish cottages & a farmhouse perfect for nature-loving families...

A warm, gracious townhouse in a small town, run by delightful new hosts. Explore chateaux, canoe on the Loire... cycle to Angers!

Your own cosy apartment in the once arty, now classy Latin Quarter. An elegant, romantic and peaceful bolthole for 2

A friendly, generous, big old house with not an ounce of pretension. Big families will adore gathering here to have fun and unwind

Wrapped in fields and woods, this big traditional house has crisply furnished interiors and plenty of gadgets. Terraced gardens and pool too

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

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

An impressive limestone house on three levels created within the ruins of an ancient village with uninterrupted views of the Vézère valley

A spacious and bright old sandstone farm building with private garden, all one one level and with lovely views over fields and countryside

Come for huge skies, birds and wildlife, rare flora and fauna, precious pingo ponds and a comforting retreat from the hectic whirl

Round up family and friends and head for the glorious South Hams and this eco-friendly barn conversion for ten with extra cottage

A sweet little gîte for two in the centre of a dreamy medieval village. Happily private but with loads to explore from your door

Large, unpretentious and very comfortable family house in splendid isolation with swimming pool, tennis court and well-tended gardens

A thoughtful conversion of an old farm barn with beautifully-beamed interiors - a flawless, rural escape for romantics and dreamers

Cosy and comfortable eco cottages near to sleepy Sidmouth, where grown-ups can relax and children can play safely in the gardens

A townhouse with a walled garden by the church in a peaceful village where friendly Scottish owners feed and look after you well

You’re wrapped in parkland here and close to the coast, gardens and war memorials. A treat of a stop-over for foodies

An iconic Cotswold pub, restored to perfection, with a cracking bar, elevated pub food and some super-smart bedrooms in pub and extension