A welcoming retreat with lofty rooms, a sunny garden and the perfect plunge pool. Come for slow days and wine country adventures

A grand old Georgian building with a big old welcoming atmosphere, roaring fires, delicious food, ales and wine, warm and calming bedrooms

One of five cottages on the Wern Estate, all comfort and charm, with a garden for kids, rockpools at Black Rock Sands and a mountain railway

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

An island of oyster farms, salt pans and white beaches, woolly donkeys, countless push-bikes and the odd celeb – we love the Ile de Ré!

A serene retreat basking above the Algarve with sea views from the garden and pool, and charming Moorish details

An ancient thatched cottage near Dartmoor with a warming log fire in winter and flowers inside and out in the summer

A modern, architect-designed renovation of a 19th-century building, sitting in harmony with nature yet only a short drive from Bordeaux

A serene retreat, deep in forested hills with lovely gardens, the river rushing through and a very comfortable, calming and spacious house

An important spot for this grand 19th-century château on the banks of the Loire, steeped in history and with kind, erudite owners

A deliciously cool loft hideaway set among tall sycamores in the grounds of the main house, with a New York Tribeca feel and much comfort

Come for an oasis of peace - no crowds in the National Park, just olive groves, mountain views and tranquil nature

The largest of three secluded cottages that share a gravel courtyard and a beautiful garden with cathedral views

Bedrooms have seersucker linen, doors open to the countryside and Beaune is a hop away. David and Niels ensure a memorable stay

A charming gite tucked into acres of ancient parkland, with an outdoor kitchen and deer wandering by at dusk

A very special restored Augustinian monastery, sitting in the Monti Rognosi Nature Reserve and radiating a timeless charm

Gorgeously restored villas with breathtaking views. Chill out on the terrace, sample the owner’s homemade wine, and the wood-fired pizza!

Inland Algarve, away from the crowds – this gorgeous house with pool and gardens is a haven for families and friends