Delightful little antique-filled cottage with large walled garden and an allotment near Versailles. Gardeners will be happy

A gorgeous old gardener's house in grand Belle Epoque style, filled with every comfort and sitting in the grounds of a magnificent château

Good food draws the crowds at this smart bar & restaurant with rooms in a quiet village sandwiched between Cornwall’s north and south coasts

Escape to mountains, sea and sky, simple rooms and lovely food. Walk, swim, read, write, nurture your soul

A small yet elegant place for couples or small groups to enjoy the open countryside, rest, join a cooking course or book a massage

A delightful holiday home for a big family or group of close friends. Children and dogs can charge about safely, you can unwind completely

Sublime views across the Tuscan countryside, seasonal food and the kindest host. Children are welcome, oenophiles will be in heaven

A bit like staying with friends in a smart country house, but not having to help - an elegant refuge near Bradford-on-Avon

A characterful Northumberland cottage-that-once-was-a-barn, with peaceful pond views and some serious stargazing

A treat in any season, a place to stir your soul, yield to nature and learn how to play again - with a pretty fine roost to come home to

A humdinger of a pub, hidden in a sleepy village in the Surrey Hills, oozing character and charm and with delicious food and comfy bedrooms

Two spruce spaces for couples in peaceful Cornish countryside; it’s an easy drive to gardens, both coastlines and good eateries

Between Paris and Rouen, a handsome country house in Monet scenery. Cows graze, bedrooms soothe, friendships bud over bountiful breakfasts

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

For families who love a Great British beach holiday, this beach-side cottage on Hayling Island near Portsmouth is just the ticket

A 1930s riverside cabin circled by lush gardens; cosy inside with underfloor heating, glowing wood-burner and gorgeous decor

A mid 1800s converted farmhouse and a cottage in a quiet hamlet with private gardens and lovely grounds, just 15 minutes from the coast

A special little house, renovated with huge style, filled with beautiful objects and with a delightfully quiet and secluded private garden