A lake to fish, a terrace for evening sun and a choice of two spaces with a shared pool and games room, a short hop from pretty Auvillar

An 18th-century converted barn with lofty beamed ceilings, exposed stonework, handmade oak windows and much art – pretty garden too

Feel very private in this light and bright B&B room with your own patio and pleasing views over garden and countryside

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

An ancient inn, spruce and restorative, in a picture-perfect village with open fires, tasty food and stylish, comfortable bedrooms

Come to this charming hideaway cabin for two (plus one) facing Lac de Montriond for a back-to-nature escape near Morzine

A striking 19th-century landmark deep in ancient woodland, reborn as a pub with beautifully restored rooms just a short hop from London

Come to a gorgeous bolthole, just for two, in a sleepy riverside village with the delights of the Corrèze at your feet

Rooftop views of a Baroque town from heavenly flower-filled terraces and a truly scrumptious breakfast from Elisabetta make this one a must

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

Immaculate bedrooms, a rustic bar... but there’s more to this place than cool design. The service is superb and the food is lovely

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

Burrowed into the olive groves of the lush Valle d’Itria, a restored masseria with five trulli, an indoor and outdoor pool, hot tub and lovely views

A real treat to stay in this elegant 18th-century house with pampering bedrooms, gorgeous home-cooked food and stunning gardens with pool

A converted old granary next to a traditional Welsh longhouse in a deeply rural setting for unfussy nature lovers

For families and friends, foodies, surfers and lovers of southern Spain’s historic, vibrant Costa de la Luz

A 15th-century courtyard hides a petite contemporary apartment – a fabulous base from which to explore the city and all its treasures