A view-filled waterside retreat surrounded by ten acres of meadow and trees, with a cosy firepit for starry nights

A harmonious B&B in Chinon wine country. Home-cooked food, comfortable beds, easy conservations with your host and starry skies at night

An enchanting escape immersed in nature yet only 40 minutes by train into the Eternal City for art and history-filled days

Shed your urban cares here with a gorgeous living space, woods and meadows to wander and stunning views of The Black Mountains

Pomegranates, persimmon and figs, the waft of rosemary on the air... we love this old 'mas' 25km from Gordes, in sweet sunny Provence

Fall in love with this riverside village, lost in a valley in lower Normandy, and this sunny house for couples or families

You're overlooking the main square in medieval Umbertide from this cosy, second-floor apartment, so you'll feel very much like a local

Cosy bolthole for two in a tiny hamlet next to a river and pub; walk the hills or spend the day at the unspoiled coast

Beautiful, and with a delightfully rambling garden, this early 16th-century manor has bags of room for happy days with family or friends

Charming, simple and elegant B&B with a lovely garden and kind owners in an area renowned for its good wine and food

A wonderful surprise inside this 1590 house sitting in a beautiful walled garden full of fruit trees, just off the High Street

All the luxuries that make a B&B very special - wonderful food, smart rooms and a garden replete with pool, orchard, tennis and lake

Bedrooms have seersucker linen, doors open to the countryside and Beaune is a hop away. David and Niels ensure a memorable stay

A relaxed home-from-home feel at this Spanish house with old-fashioned charm, a big garden and pool and lovely views from every window

Good bolthole with two terraces offering spectacular views over the historic town, and restaurants and bars a short stroll

Perched on a hilltop in a nature reserve, two lovely places to stay. Hike and beach-hop all day before relaxing in the pool

Attractive country barn - great for two families sharing, for river trips, for playing in the pool, for running free

Be warmly welcomed by your knowledgeable hosts at this eco-conscious lodge for four in the Dordogne. Immerse yourself in all things wine