Plunge into real Spain from this ancient village house with very modern interiors, stunning views, a cooling pool and a hop from restaurants

A truly special barn conversion, flooded with light and with its own decked outdoor space surrounded by bucolic countryside

A destination for epicurians who also want exquisite surroundings and comfortable bedrooms. A charming garden too with a very French feel

The privacy of a big terraced garden, a small decked pool and attractive, clutter-free rooms - close to harbour town bustle and restaurants

Comfortable apartment steeped in Breton history, in a beautifully renovated gabarier’s house overlooking the marine estuary

Discover warmth, tranquillity and wonderful breakfasts behind the handsome old door of this luxurious small hotel in Lucca

A 17th-century townhouse sitting on a quiet side street with lots of original features and a west-facing patio screened by vines and lemons

Simple rooms on a spotless farm, delightful hosts, delicious fruit tarts at breakfast on Sundays. The perfect stopover en route to Calais

A small top terrace can be booked for romantic evenings and you can lunch or dinner at the delightful floating restaurant

A big, beamed contemporary barn filled with light and surrounded by unspoilt countryside for a romantic retreat.

From the delicious scented garden with its limestone pool to the cool rooms with perfect linen, this is a place for a special occasion

Two lovely cottages with a fresh, modern style, private terrace, tranquil communal gardens with an orchard and pool

This lovely, beamy, uncluttered Tuscan farmhouse with separate apartment is an elegant lodging on a vast fruitful estate with pool, and lovely owners

A serene riverside retreat on the Lot, with manicured gardens and a shared pool, tennis court and children's playground for socialising

Step back in time at this wonderfully authentic château, loved deeply by its owners - 25km from Beaune and the Route des Grands Crus

A peaceful, stylish getaway for two within the charming owners' home with shared pool, fabulous views - and all of Provence to (re)visit

Bedrooms have seersucker linen, doors open to the countryside and Beaune is a hop away. David and Niels ensure a memorable stay

Slow living at its best from this delightful spot - a site of Local Historic Interest - with stunning sea views, restful gardens and pool