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

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

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

Where sea and woodland meet, an inspiring and beautiful haven with estuary views; a gourmet’s delight and Honfleur down the road

The views take your breath away, the breakfasts are beautiful, and you feel like you're staying in the home of dear friends

A charming base in historic Beaulieu - expect delicious food, traditional country-house interiors, and walks that start from the front door

By a bubbling brook in the Mendips, close to Bath and Bristol, a wonderfully revived and welcoming inn with smart rooms and scrumptious food

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

Four bright and warm cottages with gardens, for families and friends, plus activities for children and endless walks for you and your dog

An ancient manor from the middle ages, built against a stone cliff with extensive terraced grounds, pool and parkland filled with wildlife

Contemporary studio in a classic Cotswold village. Peaceful bolthole for creatives and walkers - with shops, cafés and pubs a stroll away

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

Old meets new seamlessly here: ancient stone, lofty beams, good comfort, wood-burner, Jacuzzi/spa and space to relax in the designer garden

A foodie and friendly reinvigorated old pub, with floor to ceiling estuary views. Bring the dog and hit the coastal path

Come for a spot of indulgence, with seriously good food and wine, oodles to do in the courtyard, great bedrooms and a cool spa for a splurge

An airy, art-filled house for groups of family or friends, with plenty of space, a secluded courtyard and pool near the beach

11 rooms yet huge personality: travel mementoes, bright colours, local breakfasts... in a fun market town under the Cotswold escarpment

Absolutely no neighbours and stunning views from this delicious little cottage, which peeks over the trees in a magical SSSI valley