Tucked down an alley off the main road through Midhurst, this well-designed, generous-spirited little house exudes character and quirk

Mesmerising sea views from this big comfortable hillside house near Deià with a big pool, verdant gardens and sun-trapping terraces

A Cotswolds hideaway in a cottage on a farm, with space to roam for children, and glorious valley views

The village is tiny, the bar is lively, the food is delicious. The Cotswolds are at your feet and you’re encouraged not to lift a finger

A place of peace in the hills and a view-filled base for exploring by bike or for experiencing Reiki, meditation, yoga and more

Independence at one end of the house with your own sitting room opening onto a courtyard garden. Good pub for food a few minutes' walk away

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

This 300-year-old Cotswold pub, the hub of picture-book Sapperton from which there are glorious walks, is a superb place to eat and stay

Come for the great outdoors and wrap-around views of Muncaster Fell and Scafell Pike from this warm, bright and spacious Passivhaus

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

A hop to Montpellier, but deep in the countryside: a romantic pad, with Moroccan rugs, ochre-limed walls and bikes to ride into the country

Serious art, lovely lighting, great sound system and a fat wood-burner belting out the heat at this super place for families or friends

In a Valencian resort, a captivating and hospitable place - deal for groups of family or friends too, with independence plus B&B service

Modest and authentic, a top-floor apartment in an eco-friendly Provençal farmhouse, with dogs and hens. River swims are a stroll away...

An elegant house with ancient roots and a shimmering pool – explore the Charente countryside, drive to lovely Angoulême

The Dordogne flows through the gastronomic heart of France, where stunning villages cling to rock faces and historic riches are in store

Light-filled house full of modern art and antique finds with stunning gardens and a pool. The best of Provence is on your doorstep

A light, spacious villa in the colonial style designed for easy indoor/outdoor living, with garden, pool and the beach just a short stroll