A sculptor's studio, flooded with light, converted into a restful holiday home surrounded by glorious countryside, near Totnes

Come down to the Meon Valley and be (very gently) nudged towards a better way of living - a Sawday's Community Champion

A marvellous spot overlooking Rutland Water for this 1760 former hunting lodge with good seasonal British food and very comfortable bedrooms

A renovated barn, part stone, part wood, resembling the tobacco barns of the area with beautiful grounds surrounded by farmland

In château parkland, 10 minutes from Chinon, find books, beams and open spaces for three renovated houses, a delight for families

An absolute peach of an apartment on the first floor of this iconic building with stunning views over the harbour and St Michael's Mount

Gather family or friends and take both villa and cottage. The terraces and gardens have long views, the pool is roomy and the peace palpable

Gather the clans and just come. It's lovely here among acres of wildlife-filled grounds – a Sawday's Community Champion

A restful space with a pretty garden in a quiet Derbyshire village - the pub a short stroll away and Chatsworth near

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

Delightful almshouse, steeped in history, in a peaceful churchyard setting with far-reaching countryside views

An enviable hideaway on a cobbled street high on a hill, with stunning views next to Galileo's house, the Villa Bardini and gardens

Dine in the orangery on excellent cuisine, or take breakfast in bed with the shutters thrown wide. Simply delightful

A charming comfy cottage with wood burner, delicious hilly views, walks radiating from the door. We didn’t want to leave!

Bask in the warmth of the owners at this chic 'maison de maître' in off-track Provence - 12km from lovely hilltop Gordes

Blissful views to vineyards and mountains from this faithful reproduction of a 16th-century manor. Eat well, hike, bike, sauna and swim

Deep French countryside, fine hospitality from true nature lovers, fantastic bedrooms and delicious dinners in an outbuilding

Character and quirk in old and new design and furnishing – private terraces, a shared pool, great walking, cycling and wine-tasting