A lovely gîte, once a hunting lodge, with two private terraces overlooking the manicured gardens of an 1830s manor house

A lovingly restored ancient farmhouse surrounded by wildlife-rich countryside just two miles from stunning beaches – a place to mend

Come to stay in a lovely old house surrounded by an important garden created by three generations of brilliant women gardeners

An Edwardian villa with stunning views, polished floors, cosy fires and child-friendly garden a short walk from lovely Portmeirion

Glorious views of Derwentwater and Skiddaw from this comfortable house. Art dotted about, a big table for chatty meals and a pretty garden

Historic 19th-century maison de maître, perfect for a gathering of friends, within walking distance of the old town’s charms

A lovely, long barn-style conversion with much space, stunning views across the spectacular bay and a secret beach to stroll to

You are treated like nobility in this gorgeous Manoir, enveloped by the towering cliffs and Aurélia and Julien's generous hospitality

A grand, pale stone townhouse in the centre of lively Épernay with plenty of good restaurants nearby

A rural haven in a lovely garden with comfortable bedrooms, brilliant breakfasts and bikes for hire – explore the Parque Natural

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

Your hosts couldn’t be nicer and look after you beautifully – this is a lovely, homely place with a rambling garden

Live like a local. Art lovers, book lovers and walkers will be happy here above an art gallery in the centre of town

A lovely 19th-century stone mas with south-facing terrace, garden and pool for relaxed family holidays, just off the D99 in a small hamlet

Light, airy rooms for couples in an Asturian villa - home-baked breads, organic dinners and lovely country walks, 40 minutes from coast

A converted old granary next to a traditional Welsh longhouse in a deeply rural setting for unfussy nature lovers

A bright, light newly built annexe flat adjoining a farmhouse and sitting on a hill looking out over a lake and fields beyond to the village

A much-loved Tuscan villa restored to elegance: dinner on the terrace, frescoes, rose garden, a small spa…and Florence a 20-minute drive