A lodge house in magnificent gardens, which are all yours when visitors leave. A sweet retreat for anyone, but gardeners will adore it

Feel at ease in a lovely old townhouse filled with pictures and personality and including a separate loft apartment

A relaxed country feel in this fine family villa. It has space and comfort for six with gardens, private pool, and tennis court

Beautifully restored historical building in the heart of Vichy with a fabulous pool and spa, just steps away from the famous Opera House

Relaxed, bohemian vibe out in the wilds yet close to civilization. An organic garden and woodland yurt add to the convivial, communal idyll

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

A small, delightful hotel, perched on a high hill within a 14th-century convent with stunning views, garden and pool - very special indeed

Rustic, sophisticated, relaxed, charming… ancient Follonico is all these things, and gazes on the loveliest hills in Tuscany

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

An oast house B&B surrounded by countryside and with a blooming garden; walk to the village pub, drive to nearby stately castles

A smart village local with original timber frames, a lively bar, elegant rooms and delicious food from the fields around you

In glorious rural Umbria, a spacious old farmhouse with magnificent views of mountains and Lago Trasimeno, rustic décor and a lovely pool

Lively renovation for this 18th-century cottage built of local stone and with a large garden in Modbury. Totnes and sandy beaches are close

An ancient thatched cottage near Dartmoor with a warming log fire in winter and flowers inside and out in the summer

A pleasing (not very little) place to stay in the heart of a wood within the unspoilt countryside of the South Downs National Park

A B&B in a WWF-protected botanical garden beside Lake Maggiore. Wander and explore, take a dip in the lake. This place invites you to unwind

Peace, space and sophisticated living at a serene villa-apartment in the hills above Cannes

A mix of bold colours, modern art and vintage finds give this classic French mansion bags of personality