A monastic grange full of grandeur with luxurious interiors to keep you comfortable. Enjoy a pool, gardens and Margate on the doorstep

An elegant house with ancient roots and a shimmering pool – explore the Charente countryside, drive to lovely Angoulême

Come to recharge in the lovely Loire valley at this fine château surrounded by mature gardens and green countryside

Come for home-baked bread, eggs from the hens, arrays of fresh fruit, and fabulous river views... your hosts do lovely B&B

Elegant country château with a family feel, for big groups with or without children, and those who seek inspiration

A honey-hued family home clad with vines and roses with a swimming pool and heaps of space – perfect for families

The perfect country cottage made of pretty Quercy stone, with generously sized rooms and outside dining with gorgeous rural views

One of the loveliest houses in a very lovely village. Pretty rooms have parquet floors and white walls, the food is a delight

Find good taste, peacefulness and warm hospitality, steps away from the car-free Via Toledo, in the heart of the city

Designed with style and comfort, peaceful, sophisticated and serene with countryside views. And you have your own lovely pool

In a small town in Salento is a cool southern house of elegant simplicity, ideal for a large family, near to beaches & 45 minutes from Lecce

An enviable hideaway on a cobbled street high on a hill, with stunning views next to Galileo's house, the Villa Bardini and gardens

A welcoming, warming inn for locals and visitors alike with a blazing log fire, excellent local and seasonal food and proper Devon ales

A perfectly romantic and gorgeously restored bothy in a garden on a hillside by the sea, with grand views over the mountains of Skye

Comfortable, understated, spotless and authentic – a modest family hideaway on Brittany’s stunning Crozon Peninsula (think Land’s End...)

Dreamy, languid beauty at this spacious, airy, arty house with garden and pool in typical Pugliese countryside

A splendid supper à la carte (three courses) is included here, together with airy rooms and sweeping gardens. The Solway Firth is close

Secluded place with home-grown food, much peace and walks by the river for a couple (or small family). Courses and solo retreats too