Come for sea air, independent shops, great places to eat and this quirky cottage with plenty of room and a sunny walled garden

Live like a local. Art lovers, book lovers and walkers will be happy here above an art gallery in the centre of town

Gaze over to glorious Curemonte from the pretty cottage, loll by the pool, play games in the barn. Bring friends and book the main house too

Take up residence in central London, surrounded by good places to eat. You have your own vast open-plan living space, light and lovely

A big old house with a lovely pool, surrounded by ancient olives just 3kms from the sea and deep in the heart of Bandol wine country

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

A grand, pale stone townhouse in the centre of lively Épernay with plenty of good restaurants nearby

Two comfortably converted farm buildings, with a shared pool on a gentle south-east sloping vineyard with wonderful views

Restored stone barn on the edge of Radnor Forest, with walking trails, glorious countryside views and lots of wildlife

A romantic little bolthole with a hot tub on the Penicuik Estate with well-thought-out interiors and dreamy views over pastures and woodland

A very pretty Victorian gothic house of limestone and brick, sitting peacefully on the edge of the village, eight miles from foodie Ludlow

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

A stylish base for those who want to explore the beautiful north – expect good food, stylish interiors and a pretty market town

Expect magical views from this peaceful, eco-friendly barn in a mid-Wales valley - wonderful escape for two, or come with a group of friends

A sleek space designed with the majestic surroundings in mind. You have your own private barbecue area and a shared large garden

Two cottages for couples: one more traditional, the other fresh and modern, both comfortable and romantic and there's a good pub next door

You're right on the water in this 1820 granary-turned-hotel, with calming bedrooms, bustling bar and restaurant serving excellent local fare