A traditional stone bergerie high on a hill and surrounded by woods with east-facing views over the valley for stunning sunrises

This small hotel with pool has elegant communal spaces, spoiling bedrooms, kind staff, delicious food and panoramic mountain views

A nature-filled estate for smart lodge holidays in rural peace with woods and coast to explore, onsite activities and yummy homemade meals

An unbelievably stunning setting for this renovated 15th-century villa with garden on a hillside overlooking the famed Florence skyline

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

A spacious and bright old sandstone farm building with private garden, all one one level and with lovely views over fields and countryside

A Cotswolds hideaway in a cottage on a farm, with space to roam for children, and glorious valley views

A rustic and elegant farmhouse retreat in Provence with a pool, vineyards and wildlife-filled pond – a launchpad for the Luberon

Eco-friendly B&B overlooking Lake Como with marvellous mountain and lake views. Heaps of space, generous hosts, a menagerie of animals

Glorious, thoughtful food, ales and wines using 'as much good stuff they can lay their hands on' at this restaurant with lovely rooms

Stay just two kilometres from Siena's medieval gates with views over vineyards, lovely interiors, good food and pleasant gardens

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

On the outskirts of Marazion, this timber clad house perched above the sea is a super pad for romantic couples

Come for peace, space and much comfort in this nifty house with gorgeous views over acres of vines from the terrace and pool

Sit back and relax at this luxuriously elegant grand manor in the heart of the Dordogne with a concierge service to take care of everything

Comfortable bolthole for 2–6 in the heart of the city. Shops and restaurants on the doorstep, a short drive from the coast and South Downs

Deep luxury, superb service and a wealth of delightful things to admire at this small hotel on a very quiet street in the heart of the city

A light and bright 1900s holiday home for family holidays by the sea, with a large enclosed garden and a short hop to beach and shops