A roomy, open-plan space for romantics, with complete privacy but with pub, bakery and views of the market garden from your own terrace

In pretty Vernon, a peaceful and comfortably large townhouse with roses rambling around the door

Hilltop château on the edge of a small village half an hour from Saint-Émilion, with a lovely garden, a swimming pool and two lakes

In a Valencian resort, a captivating and hospitable place - deal for groups of family or friends too, with independence plus B&B service

A traditional country house experience with plenty of space for big family get-togethers, on a very old estate with fascinating gardens

Rooms are good value, breakfast is taken overlooking the garden and there's superb veggie food next door - a Sawday's Community Champion

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

Wingham is a pretty village near Canterbury known for its thatched cottages, medieval houses, and a much-loved pub called The Dog

Historic 19th-century maison de maître, perfect for a gathering of friends, within walking distance of the old town’s charms

A real gem set back from the hustle and bustle but perfectly placed to explore the city's many charms

A cool converted barn on an organic farm near Brittany’s loveliest beaches, with a kitchen garden and play area, perfect for foodie families

Modest and authentic, a top-floor apartment in an eco-friendly Provençal farmhouse, with dogs and hens. River swims are a stroll away...

Your own apartment in a listed manor house with lovely light rooms and stunning grounds with views over farmland to the coast and Lundy

Artists, poets, nature lovers, walkers and dreamers will be happy in this simple, airy suite surrounded by a fecund garden and much peace

Delicious vegetarian cooking, a pool, lemon groves and hazy views of the Hyblaean mountains make a perfect escape near Cassibile

A 17th-century Westmorland barn, fully renovated with a roomy living space and west-facing garden with views of High Street and Blencathra

A magical medieval castello, gloriously gothic with tower, moat and ghost, fit for a Shakespearian play.

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