Simple and rustic, this early 1700s farmhouse has warmth and charm, surrounded by countryside in the Perche

A luxurious eco-retreat plus extra room in the Space Conker in private woodland with views to the Chaîne des Aravis and Mont Blanc

A well-equipped cottage with a big beautiful garden and murmuring brook. Come for peace, wildlife, a welcome cocktail, and grand walking

João & Ana Luisa's stunning cottages superbly blend contemporary and traditional styles. Vineyards, beaches and restaurants are all close

Choose the atmospheric early Georgian house or the garden bedrooms, all have views, Paul's welcome is genuine and his dinners delicious

Play boules in the garden, swim in the natural pool and enjoy Monica’s wonderful cooking served with local wines at this village farmhouse

Get away from it all in the heart of Northumberland National Park, with walks leaving from your door and incredible dark skies at night

Plenty of restful, comfortable space indoors and out in the Mediterranean garden with its courtyard pool – restaurants to walk to

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

A fine designer house and pool above the coastal hurly-burly and one of the loveliest coves in Spain, backing onto a nature park. Happy hols

Kate makes you feel at home the moment you enter her great big beloved house - full of books, guitars and a piano, antiques and huge spaces

Gather your favourites for a getaway in deepest France. Bike the countryside, dip in the heated pool and sprawl out in this inviting space

Deep in Burgundy's wine country, an elegant maison de maître sits in acres of gloriously private parkland

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

A contemporary rooftop room in a warmly civilised B&B filled with books and lovely things – stunning view too

Refurbished pub in a village high in the hills of the North York Moors, with stylish rooms and unpretentious food using quality ingredients

Come for a quiet, spoiling B&B, delicious breakfasts, delightful wines and a stunning garden with pool in the heart of southern Burgundy

Swing off the main road through the village, up into the hills along a narrow track and through a gate, observed by curious sheep