Fabulous bakes and hot waffles at breakfast, green fields all around and Normandy steeped in history. Great for foodies and historians

A traditional cottage in Polruan on the Fowey estuary with harbour and cove views and a tea shop and two pubs in the village

The perfect country cottage made of pretty Quercy stone, with generously sized rooms and outside dining with gorgeous rural views

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

A tranquil agriturismo within easy reach of Padua. Superb views of the Euganean Hills, chic bedrooms and fine wine to sample

An eye-catching ancient inn with a colourful flower garden in summer, delicious local food and very presentable bedrooms

A perfect spot with views of hills, forest and vines, below the beautiful village of Castelnau de Montmiral. Walks, wildlife, wine tours...

Three gîtes in the Dordogne with panoramic countryside views and a swimming pool – book individually or together for a group holiday

Come for an authentic French village experience in this old stone house next to the church with glorious countryside for walks and cycles

Generous apartments in a 300-year-old farmhouse with beautiful grounds and a swimming pool

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

Château apartments with a heated pool, parkland and a menagerie - Gold Beach and the British Normandy Memorial are on the doorstep

Hideaway at the bottom of the garden with a little courtyard and far-reaching views; walk to the village pub or take a day trip to Bath

Tranquil stone house with a rustic feel, a large garden with a swimming pool and views of the French Riviera and out to sea

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

Generous, convivial space for big gatherings. A fantastic pool, plenty of outdoor space, and fun and games to keep everyone entertained

Tranquil manor house deep in Bordeaux wine region with six acres of grounds, a tennis court and swimming pool

An important spot for this grand 19th-century château on the banks of the Loire, steeped in history and with kind, erudite owners