Sleek modern interiors now grace this ancient building with architectural joys, a courtyard garden and rooftop terrace with views

A small, quirky country house hotel with lovely staff, pretty rooms and heavenly food served in a pillared dining room

Wild and peaceful small hotel bordering National Park of Guadarrama. Listen to birdsong, hike in the sierra, spend the day in Segovia

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

Old meets new in Benoit’s charming villa with courtyard pool, breakfasts to linger over and all the fun of La Baule on the doorstep

A grand old Georgian building with a big old welcoming atmosphere, roaring fires, delicious food, ales and wine, warm and calming bedrooms

History, tranquillity and genuine warmth in a beautifully restored medieval château, deep in the heart of the countryside

An elegant townhouse made up of two apartments on a lively piazza a short stroll from the sea. Live like a local in pretty Monopoli

A light-filled, modern house with wonderful sea views through vast picture windows stretching all the way to St Kilda on clear days

Winter fires, a summer pool, and gorgeous food all year round... Live slow in the hills of

Small and elegant family-run hotel with airy bedrooms, plenty of private spaces and a bus to take you to the centre of bustling Avignon

Off-the-beaten track cottage promises peace and quiet, wild swimming and hikes in the hills. A world away from the urban jungle

The Dordogne flows through the gastronomic heart of France, where stunning villages cling to rock faces and historic riches are in store

The sort of inn we all love – open fires, original beams, ancient flags, tasty food, with lovely bedrooms thrown in for good measure

Airy, spacious, sunny. This Lot gîte is a delight: linen curtains, oak stair, sunny pool. Sarlat and painted caves are an easy venture away

Stay just minutes from the sea in colourful Donaghadee for wild swims, island visits, bird watching and coastal walks

A listed townhouse with 16th-century roots in lovely little Wells with a pretty garden, just a short walk to the magnificent cathedral

A sculptor's studio, flooded with light, converted into a restful holiday home surrounded by glorious countryside, near Totnes