Historic old house in a beautiful, traditional village. Boulangerie, bar, crêperie all a stroll away

An ancient manor from the middle ages, built against a stone cliff with extensive terraced grounds, pool and parkland filled with wildlife

A big, beamed contemporary barn filled with light and surrounded by unspoilt countryside for a romantic retreat.

A renovated, comfy Victorian cottage behind a small village pub, a hub for the local community and with good food, ales and wine

Sea views, fulsome breakfasts and plenty of fresh air on a traditional farm. A rustic treat: Southern Italian rural life at its best.

A rustic and elegant farmhouse retreat in Provence with a pool, vineyards and wildlife-filled pond – a launchpad for the Luberon

Sitting next to the church in the most picturesque village in England, this ancient, handsome cottage is packed with historical interest

Beautiful views over Bantry Bay from this thoughtfully restored house with stylish rooms, gardens and woodland – a wonderful escape

Glorious boutique hotel on the Sorrento Peninsula with Michelin-starred restaurant and superb cellar to explore

Step through a door in an old wooden gate to discover a courtyard garden on the edge of town close to golden sands

Rare as a bird, a proper old fashioned French inn on the side of the road in a sleepy village, a restoration project for the new owners

A neat, recently restored townhouse inside Panicale's medieval walls with plenty of space and everything within walking distance

A 200-year-old typical Mallorcan house with wooden beams, tiled floors, a view-filled garden and a big pool in beautiful Sóller

A lovely, rambling old house for family gatherings with an extra cottage for bigger groups, a gorgeous garden and hilltop villages nearby

Families will adore coming here, to reconnect through wonderful outdoor activities in glorious countryside and to feel cossetted indoors

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

An elegant hotel that feels like a well-kept secret, with charming staff, understated rooms and great restaurants a short walk away

An 18th-century coaching inn wrapped in countryside now a relaxed pub with rooms serving excellent food and drink with 16 inviting bedrooms