Lively renovation for this 18th-century cottage built of local stone and with a large garden in Modbury. Totnes and sandy beaches are close

Up the winding road to stillness, nature and a magical view. There’s glorious Gubbio to explore, and a log fire to come home to

Provençale-meets-English country house to great effect – cycle Mont Ventoux, walk to the monastery, visit Roman towns and vineyards

Gaze out to the shimmering bay from your bird and nature-filled retreat in the tree-studded mountains near Alcúdia

Swings, a terrace and pool in 2 acres ringed by fields and tranquility, and lakes and vineyards beyond. Family bliss in Quercy

A 16th-century characterful gem right on the harbourside, serving excellent food at reasonable prices and with pleasant bedrooms

Tour the cellars or wander the history-rich château and grounds. A truly pretty place

A super upside-down house perched on a cliff in bustling Saundersfoot with glorious views over the beach and the Atlantic

Rural peace just an hour from London in your own gorgeous converted hay barn, ten minutes from Alton

A destination B&B. Hunker down in thoroughly spoiling surroundings with delightful owners near St Jean de Luz, Biarritz and Bayonne

A joyful, inviting house on a 15-acre smallholding in Devon. Super food, gracious hosts, delightful bedrooms - leave feeling nourished

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

Come to stay in a fine old townhouse with elegant proportions, high ceilings and a rambling, English-style garden close to Mont Saint-Michel

Shed your urban cares here with a gorgeous living space, woods and meadows to wander and stunning views of The Black Mountains

A delightful home-from-home village house with large gardens and walks from the door – perfect for families

Leave the car, everything is walkable & buses are practically free. Visit restaurants, vineyards & markets from your lofty village bolthole

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

A very pretty Victorian gothic house of limestone and brick, sitting peacefully on the edge of the village, eight miles from foodie Ludlow