This friendly, Scottish island B&B has the Atlantic at the end of the garden and air so clean the lichen grows like beards from the trees

An elegant 1892 building, once the village school, now a very comfortable, colourful B&B with warm owners and delicious breakfasts

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

A glamourous escape in central Nice. Creative art-filled interiors, a fabulous tropical garden, sumptuous buffet breakfasts, pool and spa

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

A fine country manor house on the edge of a village, peacefully surrounded by gardens and trees, and close to the D-Day landing beaches

Discover warmth, tranquillity and wonderful breakfasts behind the handsome old door of this luxurious small hotel in Lucca

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

This old stone building, a former olive warehouse, is beautifully restored and sits on its own – a simple bolthole for rest and recuperation

The views are green, both cottages are homely and comfortable and the gardens have direct access to the riverbank footpath for walks

A delightful coastal cottage with far-reaching ocean views from almost every room, two gardens and a short hop to beach and Coast Path

Live out all your bohemian dreams at this arty villa, with garden and plunge pool, perched above the glittering Riviera.

Friendly owners settle you in to this cool, creatively styled barn. Perfect for groups & families with big pool & garden

A rare treat to find such a comfortable and cosy, dog-friendly place in exceptionally wildlife-friendly and sustainably managed grounds

A cracking spot for this thatched and beamed 17th-century village inn with lovely gardens, just a half-mile stroll from Lulworth Cove

Remote wartime research station turned stylish retreat with knockout views, wild walks and a front-row seat to the weather

Two peaceful spaces in a beautiful garden with a morning concert from the birds and a terrace for magical outdoor meals