Treat yourselves to a stay on one of the oldest wine estates in Provence and a family house from the 1740s, complete with antiques

A detached 1960s house in a fabulous position with beautiful views over the mountains and plenty of space for walkers and skiers

A stylish base for those who want to explore the beautiful north – expect good food, stylish interiors and a pretty market town

Two family-friendly gites with gardens and a big pool, surrounded by corn fields and sunflowers, ideal for a larger family to take together

'Tout confort' in the heart of Reims, 2 steps from the cathedral. Lofty ceilings, marble fireplaces, polished floorboards, spa & sauna

In a sleepy village near Oxford, a characterful 17th-century inn with contemporary flair, seasonal menus and a terrace for summer music

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

One of Scotland’s coolest hotels waits at the end of a four-mile track - you find loch, mountain and sky, and Tom’s fabulous food

A cosy, very comfortable stone cottage with fine views across the valley, just a couple of miles from the southern tip of Ullswater

Elegant Italian style in a sensitively-restored villa with sweeping views over rolling hills and forests

Elegance and ease mark this gentle group of Loire-Valley buildings, with soft-textured interiors and the owners’ fine hospitality and food

Up the winding road to stillness, nature and a magical view. There’s glorious Gubbio to explore, and a log fire to come home to

An airy, well-designed hideaway for two in an ancient barn on a quiet farm. This is prime walking country with Hadrian’s Wall nearby.

Restored stone barn on a farm in the Lake District National Park, with views of fields and woods and an excellent pub nearby

Books, meadow flowers, a rocking chair by a cosy fire at this treasure-trove cottage of beautiful things - down tiny lanes in west Cork

Strolling distance from the village of Seggiano, peace and beauty fill every corner of this ancient, view-filled retreat

Charming gardens for you and your dog in a barn conversion in rural Norfolk half an hour from coast

Location, location, location - you can't beat it, so look past the dated kitchen and bathrooms and enjoy this light, bright, coastal home