Dreamy, languid beauty at this spacious, airy, arty house with garden and pool in typical Pugliese countryside

Picture-perfect Andalusian houses with private, colourful gardens, stunning mountain views and sparkling pool; utterly relaxing

Delightful little antique-filled cottage with large walled garden and an allotment near Versailles. Gardeners will be happy

Fabulous Drôme gîtes: contemporary in old stone buildings, uncluttered, fresh. Take all 5 for a party, laze by pool, doze in lavender

A wonderful drive over the mountains to the wild side of Skye with its moody lochs, heather-covered hills and this restaurant with rooms

A boutique hotel on the edge of Arcachon Bay. A natural pool, zen gardens, contemporary Eastern-style interiors, and good food await

This elegantly restored house with stunning views to snow-capped peaks is a testament to the owners' love of art and antiques

A treat in any season, a place to stir your soul, yield to nature and learn how to play again - with a pretty fine roost to come home to

A stylish mountain chalet under the watchful gaze of Mont Blanc, with a private chef, hot tub and sauna

Part of the original Wensleydale creamery overlooking the river, with bustling Hawes and great walking country right on your doorstep

Perfect château B&B with pointy turrets and pale blue shutters, surrounded by gorgeous countryside, a cycle route and ancient villages

A nicely priced inn on Shaftesbury's high street with a warm contemporary style and some excellent food – fine local walking waits

An unbelievably stunning setting for this renovated 15th-century villa with garden on a hillside overlooking the famed Florence skyline

Manor house in the grounds of a quintessential 18th-century French château with pretty gardens and lots of space just 3kms from Bayeux

Surrounded by its vineyards, a Tuscan villa for a memorable, stylish treat of a stay - a sophisticated décor and opulence at every turn

Close to Saint-Jean-d'Angély, an elegant and spacious manor house with unfussy, comfortable interiors, bucolic views, big garden and pool

Weaving medieval magic, this dreamy hideaway is an ideal base for nature-loving gourmands to explore the region

In a quaint village with a bakery, brasserie and shops, a handsome gîte with a wonderful pool and fashion museum