A smart launch pad for visiting all things Champagne-related and Reims with its enchanting cathedral. All is cosy, luxurious...

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

Explore woodlands, farmland and gardens, plunge into the heated pool, dine at Flora Restaurant at Trelowarren. This is civilized luxury

Your own cottage on a wine estate in a very beautiful part of the South Downs, famed for world-class sparkling wines

Come for peace and quiet down a long lane, pretty buildings and big, beautifully-kept gardens with a secluded outdoor pool

Spacious rooms with lovely linen, plus top-notch food in a wonderful setting, this is the best A303 stopover for miles

A rural farmhouse B&B with view-filled bedrooms, hearty breakfasts and walks from the door. The Dowies are generous hosts

Between Penzance & Helston, close to Praa Sands, is a beautiful bolthole for 6. Good for garden lovers & peace-seekers – dog-friendly too

A rather grand, opulent house with warm owners, interesting furniture and art and some fine Renaissance architectural elements intact

A gem of a house in a lovely unspoilt village with an intelligent, interesting owner who gives you delicious food and local wines

Quaint barns dotted among truffle oaks and rosemary, each one constructed the old-fashioned way and close to the Dordogne and Vézère

Straight out of a fairy tale, a rustic cottage by a babbling brook: a magical escape for couples, the craggy coast in easy reach

Come for history, wildlife and a stunning garden estate with acres to roam. Bring children and dogs too. Fabulous

Up in the hills, an amazing family holiday with Lorna and Lee. Weekly paella nights, great pool, lovely walking. Beauty therapies, too...

A lovely little bolthole for two on a gorgeous estate with restaurant, deli and superb gardens, sculpture walk and wildflower meadows

Off the beaten track and into the hills – this remote, unknown bird-filled region is faultless for outdoorsy people

A pair of historic houses with far-reaching views of the Cotswold Hills and walks from the gate

Adorable cottage with a Highland lodge feel – walk straight into the hills, swim in the Spey, relax in the whisky room and sitooterie