Experience the pleasures of traditional Tuscan living with fabulous food and fine wines from the family vineyard

A lovely, long barn-style conversion with much space, stunning views across the spectacular bay and a secret beach to stroll to

An enchanting escape immersed in nature yet only 40 minutes by train into the Eternal City for art and history-filled days

Three airy gîtes set in 300 acres of vineyard and gardens. A welcoming base for exploring the marvellous Minervois – 15km from Carcassonne

A small, rural cottage high in the wooded hills with long views, your own private pool, utter peace and quiet and a superb restaurant nearby

A lovely gîte, once a hunting lodge, with two private terraces overlooking the manicured gardens of an 1830s manor house

Good looking barn conversion for sociable gatherings on an organic farm – meet the animals, take a day trip, go walking

A grand-looking stone building with fabulous views across the Derwent Valley from the terrace and garden – find quirky rooms and great food

The largest of three secluded cottages that share a gravel courtyard and a beautiful garden with cathedral views

A rustic haven in Vouvray wine country: bask on sun beds near the elegant pool, cosy up to the wood-burner, relax in your beautiful bedroom

Come for plenty of space and wonderful views to the Pyrenees on clear days from this converted outbuilding in the grounds of a château

Charming manor house B&B, packed with character, interest and history, sitting in extensive gardens and with elegant bedrooms

A babbling brook, the sound of birdsong and centuries of history steeped into the walls of this medieval barn, plus a heated indoor pool

A super upside-down house perched on a cliff in bustling Saundersfoot with glorious views over the beach and the Atlantic

High in the heavenly hills is this very smartly converted farm building, with underfloor heating, much glass, wood and exposed brickwork

Sun-soaked stillness, saltwater dips and garden scents of fig and rosemary - slow days unfold between olive trees and a sky full of stars

The cottage looks down over Lough Swilly, idyllic for boats and safe swims... and the neighbours are friendly, just sheep and cows

A converted old granary next to a traditional Welsh longhouse in a deeply rural setting for unfussy nature lovers