A handsome Georgian townhouse pub in Newbury, with a name steeped in local lore and Donnington Castle just up the road

A sustainably-designed small, family-run eco hotel within a nature park by the sea in stunning Basque country. Great food too

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

Crackling fires in winter, croquet in the summer. Life ticks by peacefully - rooms are engagingly old-fashioned, the garden is much-loved

Two duplex apartments filled with art and sculptures inside a beautiful 18th-century orangery, minutes from magnificent Versailles

Premier cru vineyards at the door, an original wine cellar for tastings, and a heated pool with vineyard views

Superb views, scenic walks and a huge range of activities all within easy reach of this beautifully restored property

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

A spacious and bright old sandstone farm building with private garden, all one one level and with lovely views over fields and countryside

A dear little cottage with many comforts and a private garden, off the beaten track and surrounded by mountains, valleys and trees

Your own private suite in the wing of a traditional Burgundian winemaker's house in a tiny hamlet, surrounded by fields of vines

A striking cabin, drenched in light, with views over open countryside to the Sugar Loaf in the distance

A deceptively roomy 300-year-old stone cottage, with front-facing windows overlooking the harbour - just a short walk up to town

A magical chateau set in the forested hills of Burgundy with lovely rooms, peaceful walks, home cooking and a merry welcome

Elegant Italian style in a sensitively-restored villa with sweeping views over rolling hills and forests

Outside a perfect bastide village, an elegant manoir for lazy days in the Dordogne, fabulous dinners and glorious gardens

Your friendly hosts offer you stylish bedrooms, swims in the heated pool, and wonderful dinners and wines. Cahors is only a 10-minute drive

A chilled, family-friendly hotel on a sandy surfing beach with huge views and a sensational pool with sustainability at its heart