A lake to fish, a terrace for evening sun and a choice of two spaces with a shared pool and games room, a short hop from pretty Auvillar

Well-positioned winery for the whole of the Bordeaux region. Or stay put and learn about the Duhamels’ super organic Cotes de Bourg wines

Breakfast on homemade ricotta, bask on a cool white lounger, swim in the cove below. We love this young, friendly, rustic B&B

Beautiful B&B in idyllic setting, with natural salt water pool and plenty of relaxed communal spaces

A stylish, refined 17th-century house off a quiet street with its own garden and lots of generous surprises, a short hop to everything

Climb the candle-lit marble staircase to dream between lavender-scented sheets in splendid rooms, some with balcony or terrace

An interesting historic townhouse filled with art and antiques, in the old part of Amantea, near shops, restaurants and beach

A nicely priced inn on Shaftesbury's high street with a warm contemporary style and some excellent food – fine local walking waits

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

Generous simplicity and organic farm cooking in this rustic Tuscan farm with library, yoga, family apartments and natural lily-dotted pond

Step through a door in an old wooden gate to discover a courtyard garden on the edge of town close to golden sands

A comfortable and light-filled converted stone barn in the pretty Vendée, a quiet and rural spot but just half a mile from town

The wow factor is set to eleven at this magnificent château steeped in French history and surrounded by acres of land (and a moat)

A great find if you want to be close to all the action but nicely tucked away. Friendly pub downstairs, cool bedrooms up, Soho 20 minutes

Serene, panoramic views from picture windows at this off-grid romantic bolthole in the hills with a cosy wood-burner and local treats

Magnificent views unfold over the glittering sea towards the Cap d'Antibes from this elegant 1750 manor filled with much art and history

An inviting B&B on a terraced Fulham street: greats hosts, a big, tranquil suite and continental breakfast in the courtyard on sunny days

The central part of a much larger building in a 17th-century hamlet with bright, spacious rooms, shared pool and glorious private gardens