Three gîtes in the Dordogne with panoramic countryside views and a swimming pool – book individually or together for a group holiday

17th-century farmhouse full of colour and interest with friendly hosts and great breakfasts. Explore the Cotswolds - bring the dog too

Unwind in elegant interiors and set out on long walks in beautiful countryside; Chichester and Winchester are near

There’s a Tuscan feel to this lovely, family-friendly place – walk to the sound of cicadas, stargaze, visit vineyards, markets and castles

Family-friendly B&B above the medieval hill village of Bargemon, with soothing minimalist interiors, a large garden and a swimming pool

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

A craft brewery in Italy? What a wonderful surprise! Three explorer-themed rooms, a brewpub, pizzeria, pool, cookery classes and events

All you'd hope for, and more! Enormous rooms, marvellous beams, majestic views and wines from their vineyard

An art-filled home poised above Hastings Old Town in a wonderfully private, peaceful spot and with a lush, tropical garden

A charming comfy cottage with wood burner, delicious hilly views, walks radiating from the door. We didn’t want to leave!

You have complete independence in your own wing beside the owner's house, with much space, a sparkling pool and balconies with views

Another humdinger of a hotel from a very talented team. Hand-picked art, effortlessly cool rooms, tasty local food, a sun terrace and events

Two charming cottages a stroll from the Coast Path, surf school, shop, pub and restaurant. Take both cottages for a big family get-together

Step back in time at this wonderfully authentic château, loved deeply by its owners - 25km from Beaune and the Route des Grands Crus

A beautifully restored annexe in a picturesque village in the heart of Suffolk. Take a camera - it's seriously picture-perfect around here

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

A pretty stone single-storey house, now renovated beautifully into a comfortable hideaway with wonderful views to woodland and river

Character and quirk in old and new design and furnishing – private terraces, a shared pool, great walking, cycling and wine-tasting