A large, light-filled house sitting very much on its own in the middle of the peaceful Eden Valley with masses of space inside and out

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

A self-catering apartment in the wing of a traditional Burgundian winemaker's house in a tiny hamlet, surrounded by fields of vines

A pleasure to stay in such a dreamy château surrounded by a beautiful terrace, elegant gardens and parkland, a lake, river and waterfall

A neat, recently restored townhouse inside Panicale's medieval walls with plenty of space and everything within walking distance

This warm and friendly little hotel is on a mission - to give you really good food, excellent wine and a very comfortable night's sleep

Visit the walled city of Evora, have dinner with the friendliest hosts, pet the dogs & donkeys. Head out for culture, vineyards and menhirs

Four bright and warm cottages with gardens, for families and friends, plus activities for children and endless walks for you and your dog

A fine old stone mill, the river rushing by, kingfishers, kayaking, swimming: it’s a dream place with Provence and the Cévennes at the door

Anglo-Irish meets Italian and Indian; the owners have peppered this charming home with furniture and artefacts from their broad travels

Grand Scottish home with stunning views & a tea-and-shortbread welcome. Historic castles, local festivals, golf, East Lothian beaches abound

Come for strawberries in summer, walnuts in winter, and a wonderful welcome all year round. Thierry and Charlotte are living their dream

Perched on a hillside between mountains and sea is this charming house in a modern Spanish style, engulfed by a beautiful garden with views

A renovated, comfy Victorian cottage behind a small village pub, a hub for the local community and with good food, ales and wine

Beautifully restored medieval hall house – perfect for big family gatherings, with separate cottage, replica steam train and secluded garden

This classy, refurbished village pub is the community hub, chock-full of locals and a popular destination for foodies. Lovely bedrooms too

A restful space with a pretty garden in a quiet Derbyshire village - the pub a short stroll away and Chatsworth near