A neat white cottage with thick walls and bags of comfort in Mortehoe. Walk the coastal path, surf the beaches, eat the catch of the day

Charming cottage in a vast garden with a swimming pool and boule; walk to the nearest village, drive to Côte d'Azur in less than an hour

A swishly renovated detached hideaway up a hill, surrounded by vineyards and with a covered deck for sweeping views just outside Beaune

Converted stables on a fruitful and beautiful estate with gardens, sculpture walks, wildflower meadows and a farm-to-fork restaurant

A heated pool, charming B&B rooms and acres of beautiful grounds beside the Adour River - Bayonne and Biarritz are close

A fairytale château with ancient roots, now beautifully renovated with lovely bedrooms, terrace, garden and ponds for gracious living

Take your time here. Lucy will take you round her wonderful garden, introduce you to her donkeys, and share her laid-back approach

A cottage for two on a wonderfully eco wine school and vineyard. Gaze at magnificent views from your terrace

Great design along with much comfort and warmth an hour from Inverness airport, but a world away from the city and with stunning views

Welcome to the delights of a 15th-century Breton manor house, a meandering river inhabited by otters, and hosts who adore what they do

In château parkland, 10 minutes from Chinon, find books, beams and open spaces for three renovated houses, a delight for families

A small, trendy hotel, very much of its time, with oodles of style, stunning bedrooms and fantastic staff

You have complete independence in your own wing beside the owner's house, with much space, a sparkling pool and balconies with views

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

Minutes from old Ajaccio (a scenic cycle ride) is a charming small hotel with a stunning bay setting, and majestic mountains behind

Filled with interesting finds, antiques and artefacts, this is a charming cabin hideaway for couples on the banks of the Kingsbridge Ria

Elegant house with sprawling gardens and space for family and friends, within walking distance of the coast

A hilltop setting for this ancient fortress with an illustrious past. You stay in apartments or farmhouses inside or outside the walls