Designed with style and comfort, peaceful, sophisticated and serene with countryside views. And you have your own lovely pool

High up and with splendid views of the estuary and harbour, this roomy apartment is a very comfortable base for seaside holidays

B&B in the heart of Totnes with bright bedrooms and a sitting room, plus an enchanting garden with ponds and wildflower beds

A harmonious B&B in Chinon wine country. Home-cooked food, comfortable beds, easy conservations with your host and starry skies at night

Beautifully restored house with a literary history, no neighbours and private access to a sandy bay beyond the pines

Light-filled house full of modern art and antique finds with stunning gardens and a pool. The best of Provence is on your doorstep

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

Shed your urban cares here with a gorgeous living space, woods and meadows to wander and stunning views of The Black Mountains

An enchanting hideaway with sensational views in a flowery English semi-wild country garden, near Sissinghurst and Great Dixter

Perfect for families - a glorious farmhouse surrounded by lavender fields. Rooms are huge and children can roam free in the vast gardens

A birdwatchers’ paradise in heavenly valley setting with friendly hosts and delicious seasonal cooking. Explore national park from the door

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

Pops of colour and neon signs bring fun to this smart and warm family home near Brancaster beach

Eat in the sheltered, quirky, outdoor dining area, enjoy Madame's colourful garden in its village setting - ideal for those on a budget

Deep in undulating countryside, three pretty stone cottages with a shared, family-friendly saltwater pool and charming, generous owners

If you want to come to Venice as an open-hearted traveller rather than a tourist then this is the place for you - just walk to everything

Foodies and sociable souls will enjoy this lively B&B in a pretty honey-coloured stone cottage with a garden and a very friendly owner

The largest of three secluded cottages that share a gravel courtyard and a beautiful garden with cathedral views