Come to unwind in nature, surrounded by sun-drenched fields in this large, rustic but elegant villa with courtyard, garden and pool

Such lovely views from this light-filled flat, built in the 19th century – curl up with a book and gaze out to sea

A grand, 16th-century Breton château complete with dovecote, turret and chapel surrounded by 50 acres of parkland, woods and small lake

Authenticity and originality combine at this family chateau with its panelled rooms, theatrical flourishes and charming candlelit dinners

You’ve got history on your doorstep in this beautiful and serene B&B, with charming gardens and a real sense of style in every room

Feel French in this very beautiful 300-year-old house with a large garden and pool in a hilltop medieval village of winding, cobbled streets

A true country classic set beside the road in a quiet spot with stunning views to the South Downs, great food and very comfortable bedrooms

Lodge and gardens – superbly designed, immaculate, fresh, eco friendly – rest in unspoilt Picardy. Anglo-French hosts take turns to cook

A very comfortable, pretty cottage, safe for dogs and young children, surrounded by garden and mature woodland on the Badminton Estate

Traditional Provencal farmhouse with a large garden and a swimming pool. Historic villages with markets and great restaurants close by

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

For lovers of tranquillity and simple pleasures with a private pool, tennis court, stunning views and forty acres to explore

On the outskirts of Marazion, this timber clad house perched above the sea is a super pad for romantic couples

Set loose your inner castaway on your very own island with enthralling views and much wildlife a short boat ride from Skye

Families can unwind at this lovely old higgledy-piggledy farmhouse in typical southern Algarve style, with a big pool and lush greenery

A Grade II listed pub in pretty Amberley - tuck into innovative menus, explore West Sussex, retire to gorgeous bedrooms

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

A cosy nest on the ramparts of an ancient fishing port, with sparkling lagoon views from a top-floor living area