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

A peaceful, beautiful place to wake up in and to return to after glorious walks, with no near neighbours apart from curious sheep

Beautiful B&B in idyllic setting, with natural salt water pool and plenty of relaxed communal spaces

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

Converted barn with the most welcoming owners – the garden and pool are all yours; explore a less touristy part of the Dordogne

Food grown, foraged and prepared with care, a carefully curated wine list, roaring fires and very comfortable bedrooms to sink into

A heavenly setting for this very well-hidden cottage with its own small pool, amazing views and delightful pebble beach below

Four family-friendly self-catering casitas and an original cortijo in wildlife-rich acres near the sandy Costa de la Luz

Elegant house deep in the countryside with wild garden, dreamy pool, and bags of vintage charm. A promise of peace and perfect solitude

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

A converted coach house and stables, now one long cottage with much space, a country house feel and your own walled garden

Come for a village feel, rural peace and boundless Portuguese countryside at this charming whitewashed home with a super terrace with views

Stone farmhouse on a country estate, family-run for centuries. Views of the towered gatehouse, pool and tennis court, a walk to the river...

Come for a spot of indulgence, with seriously good food and wine, oodles to do in the courtyard, great bedrooms and a cool spa for a splurge

Up the winding road to stillness, nature and a magical view. There’s glorious Gubbio to explore, and a log fire to come home to

Come for a spot of pampering and seriously good food at this smart townhouse B&B with spa, garden and pool in the heart of Abbeville

You get the best of all worlds here. Delicious beds, Provençal soaps, vineyard views, fresh croissants a stroll away…

A very comfortable and attractive 1820 gate lodge surrounded by mature trees on a family estate, in gently rolling countryside