Come to be cossetted in this 300-year-old Burgundy farmhouse with rose garden, sheltered pool and convivial Dutch owners

Taste the wine, plunge into the granite pool, play billiards in the library, linger outdoors as swallows swoop – eat delicious local dishes

Deep in Burgundy's wine country, an elegant maison de maître sits in acres of gloriously private parkland

Serene retreat in the French countryside with elegant interiors and impeccable hosting from the lovely Anne-Laure

A gracious 17th-century manor house and a pretty Grange hidden down a tree-lined drive and with stunning views over woodlands

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

Shady spots in the garden, a pool overlooked by tall palms, a bar nook stocked with drinks and a new spa in the Serra do Açor

Delightful little antique-filled cottage with large walled garden and an allotment near Versailles. Gardeners will be happy

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

A delightful holiday home for a big family or group of close friends. Children and dogs can charge about safely, you can unwind completely

You get the best of all worlds here. Delicious beds, Provençal soaps, vineyard views, fresh croissants a stroll away…

Comfortable bolthole for 2–6 in the heart of the city. Shops and restaurants on the doorstep, a short drive from the coast and South Downs

Explore the coastal paths on foot or by bike, or simply sunbathe next to the pool... Leafy gardens, comfortable rooms and excellent dinners

French elegance meets English comfort in Paris by St Germain. Organic croissants, crisp duvets, an open fire... a favourite of many guests

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

In the gardens of a laid-back country house, a barn with books, games, faded rugs and a grand piano – a treat for convivial families

A fin-de-siècle Franco-Scottish décor for this hospitable, entertaining B&B, in the heart of Edinburgh’s cultural quarter

A beautiful villa with a medieval tower surrounded by formal gardens, gentle slopes of perfectly maintained vineyards and wooded hilltops