Families and walkers will be happy at this unfussy seaside retreat with beaches down the road and coastal paths right by your door

Three family friendly gites with a contemporary feel, a saltwater pool, national trails to wander and wellness retreats on offer

This gloriously off-grid stone farmhouse surrounded by untamed nature will suit those who revel in taking life at a more measured pace

An old bakehouse, part of a farm gifted to The National Trust for Jersey with a beautiful walled garden filled with wildflowers in spring

Woodland retreat above Loch Tummel. Silence, sunsets and star-filled skies in a 70s bungalow that blends retro charm with modern comfort

A pretty upside-down cottage, formerly a dovecote, lovingly restored with sustainability the focus

Tranquil manor house deep in Bordeaux wine region with six acres of grounds, a tennis court and swimming pool

Take up residence in central London, surrounded by good places to eat. You have your own vast open-plan living space, light and lovely

Delightful almshouse, steeped in history, in a peaceful churchyard setting with far-reaching countryside views

An elegant Burgundian townhouse with pool on the fringe of Morvan National Park in Côte d'Or. Dijon, with Beaune and Chablis an easy drive

Friendly host, Georgian elegance, welcoming sitting room and bedrooms, tasty breakfasts: the perfect city break in Scotland’s capital

A cluster of traditional farm buildings making up three holiday cottages in very attractive grounds with fruit trees, meadows and woodland

Year-round Alpine fun at this peaceful home a short hop from the peaks with calm bedrooms, delicious breakfasts and mountain views

In the beautiful Somerset hamlet of St Catherine, a cosy wooden cabin surrounded by fields and woods. Wonderful walks from the front door...

Stunning, spacious 3-storey converted mill with stylish bedrooms. Cook just-caught brown trout from the river, eat at a hand built oak table

On the outskirts of Marazion, this timber clad house perched above the sea is a super pad for romantic couples

Light-filled gites share a lovely pool, with pétanque, ping-pong and bikes to borrow – bring friends and take all three

A warm and colourful B&B with generous owners, elegant bedrooms and an outdoor pool, in the heart of a pretty town near Toulouse