A sleek, light-filled, beautifully designed, minimalist space for 4 with wrap-around views from the living room and pool

A striking cabin, drenched in light, with views over open countryside to the Sugar Loaf in the distance

Airy, spacious, sunny. This Lot gîte is a delight: linen curtains, oak stair, sunny pool. Sarlat and painted caves are an easy venture away

A real gem set back from the hustle and bustle but perfectly placed to explore the city's many charms

Elegant Italian style in a sensitively-restored villa with sweeping views over rolling hills and forests

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

An 1820s farmhouse at the end of a quiet road in the North York Moors National Park, overlooking a forest and surrounded by fields

Down a track with a delightfully remote feel but near to the coast and with good walking and cycling; views out to sea are awesome

A cottage for two on a wonderfully eco wine school and vineyard. Gaze at magnificent views from your terrace

A beautifully renovated getaway set in glorious countryside near the Lakes. Strike out on walks from the door, relax in the woodland garden

Green and serene, a striking array of eco cottages on a family farm where style and comfort reign, close to the coast but far from the crowd

An 18th-century townhouse restored with flair by former restauranteurs: come for colour, comfort and sublime dining

Peaceful cottage in the heart of Derbyshire, perfect for couples and families, with a pretty garden and gorgeous valley views

An incredible living museum, dedicated to the history of Sicily and the arts. Stay in the main house or in a cottage in the fecund garden

A historic Cornish farmhouse, sitting pretty in its own land at the side of a valley, with comfortable bedrooms and an independent feel

Spacious house with a big garden, a swimming pool and all home comforts; the beach and good restaurants are less than 10 minutes away

Two elegantly renovated spaces with wonderful views, lots of activities and large gardens for making memories with family and friends

An elegant townhouse, built in 1830 and once the sous-préfecture for Rochefort, with spacious, light-filled rooms and a garden with pool