Your own cottage on a wine estate in a very beautiful part of the South Downs, famed for world-class sparkling wines

Relaxed country-chic worthy of a photo shoot at these beautifully turned-out apartments in deep countryside... gaze on heaven from the pool

Bold, bright decor within the 19th-century walls of this pretty courtyard cottage, with a hot tub and long views over parkland and lake

A relaxed old countryside manor house with a huge garden to roam. It’s 2km to sandy beaches and Judith is close by if you need anything

Stylish seaside inn with stunning salt marsh views from a decked terrace, delicious food, wine and ales and sea-breezy modern bedrooms

Lovely views over the river Anglin from the large windows of this old industrial-like building, once used for honey production on the estate

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

A home filled with beautiful things, effortlessly combining history and comfort, in a charming village in the Friulian Prealps foothills

You’re wrapped in parkland here and close to the coast, gardens and war memorials. A treat of a stop-over for foodies

Sitting at the end of the estate's private driveway, this sandstone building has grand Italianate columns and comfortable interiors

A beautifully converted dairy with a magical garden in a quiet village surrounded by lovely countryside

Historic village inn with wonderful cooking and a Provençal-style courtyard garden; drive to the Jurassic Coast in half an hour

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

Immerse yourself in 50 acres of peaceful countryside and the fine pool. Generous owners are on hand, Les Eyzies is just a few minutes' drive

An elegant medieval manor in the Loire with spiral stone staircases, mullioned windows, jaunty turrets and a fairytale suite just for you

Two lovely cottages with a fresh, modern style, private terrace, tranquil communal gardens with an orchard and pool

In glorious rural Umbria, a spacious old farmhouse with magnificent views of mountains and Lago Trasimeno, rustic décor and a lovely pool

A quirky, colourful house with views to the Aveyron river, green forests and stunning cliffs across the valley. A short stroll into town