The wow factor is set to eleven at this magnificent château steeped in French history and surrounded by acres of land (and a moat)

Sweep along the gravel drive through lawns and specimen trees to this elegant manor house with 17th-century roots

A cosy bolthole on a scenic estate with red kites soaring overhead and views to Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) - the walking is sublime

A stunning setting for this B&B - the village a thousand feet below you and views to both snow-capped Alps and Provence lavender fields

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

Off the beaten track and into the hills – this remote, unknown bird-filled region is faultless for outdoorsy people

A lovely villa with masses of space, filled with modern art and near to walking trails, beaches, shops and restaurants

Nestled in lovely grounds, this country pub serves up cracking food and real ales. Wonderful walks nearby, comfy rooms to rest for the night

A very generous amount of space in this beautifully restored annexe with heated pool and outstanding views over the East Devon AONB

A rustic and elegant farmhouse retreat in Provence with a pool, vineyards and wildlife-filled pond – a launchpad for the Luberon

A stylish, refined 17th-century house off a quiet street with its own garden and lots of generous surprises, a short hop to everything

Get away from it all in 'old' France, where melons taste like melons & hikes start from the door. This rural bolthole is a serious treat

Friendly pub in rural village near Cambridge with strong community feel, great local food, garden, snug room and fresh, pretty bedrooms

A 17th-century traditional Welsh longhouse in a very sheltered spot facing south and with a pretty garden surrounded by fields and meadows

Your own apartment in a listed manor house with lovely light rooms and stunning grounds with views over farmland to the coast and Lundy

A big old house with a lovely pool, surrounded by ancient olives just 3kms from the sea and deep in the heart of Bandol wine country

Come to stay in a lovely old house surrounded by an important garden created by three generations of brilliant women gardeners

Comfortable bolthole for 2–6 in the heart of the city. Shops and restaurants on the doorstep, a short drive from the coast and South Downs