Gorgeously restored villas with breathtaking views. Chill out on the terrace, sample the owner’s homemade wine, and the wood-fired pizza!

A swishly renovated detached hideaway up a hill, surrounded by vineyards and with a covered deck for sweeping views just outside Beaune

Swim with frogs in the freshwater pool, breakfast in the sunshine, play boules by moonlight. Châteaux don't get much more rural

A beautiful old building with generous windows, arched doorways and opulent interiors in the glorious countryside by a fairy tale château

You’ll feel nicely independent in this spacious open-plan hideaway surrounded by colourful gardens and Corscombe valley views

After a day touring châteaux, return to this pretty, very comfortable cottage with private terrace and a garden filled with birdsong

After trekking Offa's Dyke, return to a cosy wood-burner stocked with logs and a sumptuous bed - you'll love this country retreat for two

A Grade II listed 1669 ex-Almshouse in a row of three in walking distance of the historic town centre of Ashbourne and the Tissington Trail

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

A small, charming house with ravishing sea views within walking distance of a bohemian coastal village at the foot of the Teix mountain

Enjoy the wine festival, cycling and hiking in spring and early summer, the truffles in November, and warm hospitality all year round

An attractive converted stable with covered veranda, private garden and views over rolling countryside, minutes from the coast

Charming manor house B&B, packed with character, interest and history, sitting in extensive gardens and with elegant bedrooms

A fabulous old house filled with history, treasure and stories – now a colourful, larger-than-life hotel in the arty district of Belfast

Take a suite with champagne, strawberries and a tower, swim in the saltwater pool, eat a Castilian cocido - unwind in rural peace!

A small, rural cottage high in the wooded hills with long views, your own private pool, utter peace and quiet and a superb restaurant nearby

Stylish steading where clean architectural lines meet Scottish agricultural heritage with some mid-century magic in the mix

One of the loveliest houses in a very lovely village. Pretty rooms have parquet floors and white walls, the food is a delight