Your very own château in the Dordogne for big family get-togethers and special celebrations

A 13th-century mill with immaculate interiors and a whiff of luxury. Look out to the river, birds, tall trees, and Pézenas up the hill

Spoiling bedrooms, fabulous food and a lovely position lost in the hills make this Lakeland inn hard to resist - bring your walking boots

A hideaway for two on an old farm, gifted to The National Trust for Jersey, with a pretty walled garden and circled by verdant countryside

3 lovely cottages in the heart of Cognac vines for cosy nights by the fire and summer barbecues by the pool

Simple and rustic, this early 1700s farmhouse has warmth and charm, surrounded by countryside in the Perche

A townhouse with a walled garden by the church in a peaceful village where friendly Scottish owners feed and look after you well

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

Rambling casitas in a mountain hamlet, with a rustic bar, big shared pool and golf course, surrounded by birds, bougainvillea and views

Two cosy cottages on a former winemaking estate with private terraces, a shared pool, stunning views and glorious walks from the door

A traditional coaching inn dating from the 18th century with good food served in private and public dining rooms on the Wellington Estate

Gem-like in a deep park among meadows, a family-friendly château with 2 stylish cottages. Join the lovely owners for dinner, dip in the pool

Lodge and gardens – superbly designed, immaculate, fresh, eco friendly – rest in unspoilt Picardy. Anglo-French hosts take turns to cook

Welcome to the delights of a 15th-century Breton manor house, a meandering river inhabited by otters, and hosts who adore what they do

Swing off the main road through the village, up into the hills along a narrow track and through a gate, observed by curious sheep

A lovely bolthole in remote North Yorkshire – follow stunning hill walks with a soak in the roll top bath, and a glass of bubbly

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

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