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

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

A converted Victorian schoolhouse with a glorious oak bar, an impressive selection of gins, hearty food and attractive bedrooms

A lake to fish, a terrace for evening sun and a choice of two spaces with a shared pool and games room, a short hop from pretty Auvillar

Mont Blanc looms large over this alpine chalet in quiet Les Tines, a stone’s throw from Chamonix and miles of mountain trails

Cosy and comfortable eco cottages near to sleepy Sidmouth, where grown-ups can relax and children can play safely in the gardens

Tucked at the bottom of a long track and surrounded by a gorgeous natural landscape, is this generous end-slice of a 17th-century stone farm

Victorian almshouse with architectural pedigree, sweeping countryside views and easy access to charming local towns

An exquisite Provençal home for a large party, hidden behind grand gates in a small village surrounded by the pine-scented Alpilles

An immaculate stable retreat surrounded by gardens near Canterbury. Two couples could spend an idyllic week here, or a family of 5

Location, location, location - you can't beat it, so look past the dated kitchen and bathrooms and enjoy this light, bright, coastal home

A serene retreat basking above the Algarve with sea views from the garden and pool, and charming Moorish details

Rural peace just an hour from London in your own gorgeous converted hay barn, ten minutes from Alton

A very special design-led garden apartment on the ground floor of an elegant 1835 house on one of the prettiest crescents in the city

Visit Florence, Arezzo, Siena… or revel in the beauty and peace of Casa Zia, surrounded by wilderness and lovely birdsong

A lovely little bolthole to return to after days out exploring pretty Cotswold villages and walking in an AONB straight from the door

History, tranquillity and genuine warmth in a beautifully restored medieval château, deep in the heart of the countryside