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

Capture the spirit of a different era in these immaculate studios and apartments surrounded by umbrella pines, down the road from St Tropez

Welcome to an immaculate and historic retreat with private gardens, ten minutes from the Finistère coast (and oysters!)

A lovely old house and rambling garden in a medieval village with a monumental château, 12th-century church and a good local restaurant

Location, location, location - you can't beat it, so look past the dated kitchen and bathrooms and enjoy this light, bright, coastal home

Starry skies, wild beauty and total peace are yours in these sustainable, solar-powered eco-lodges

Comfortable, understated, spotless and authentic – a modest family hideaway on Brittany’s stunning Crozon Peninsula (think Land’s End...)

A small yet elegant place for couples or small groups to enjoy the open countryside, rest, join a cooking course or book a massage

Quaint barns dotted among truffle oaks and rosemary, each one constructed the old-fashioned way and close to the Dordogne and Vézère

Traditional Provencal farmhouse with a large garden and a swimming pool. Historic villages with markets and great restaurants close by

20 minutes’ walk from Gordes and a hop from Aix, find grownup peace and minimalism for lovers of modern style and timeless Provence

A babbling brook, the sound of birdsong and centuries of history steeped into the walls of this medieval barn, plus a heated indoor pool

A light, airy and comfortable barn conversion on a farm with stunning views over the Dorset/Devon border just five miles to the sea

A cool little inn lost in beautiful hills, child- and dog-friendly, with happy staff and award-winning food

A light and bright 1900s holiday home for family holidays by the sea, with a large enclosed garden and a short hop to beach and shops

Bring boots, maps, your dog and an appetite for high places and deep comfort in this restored farm conversion

Come for excellent food, warm interiors and nicely priced rooms in this light old Rectory with a pretty terrace for summer drinks

Airy villa for four overlooking Lake Como. Stunning views, private sunny terrace - a peaceful communal garden to wander too