A lovely old traditional mas, built around a courtyard with lots of outdoor space and rambling gardens for happy gatherings, and sunny days

Authenticity and originality combine at this family chateau with its panelled rooms, theatrical flourishes and charming candlelit dinners

Big house with bags of character and easy access to beaches, cafés and cobbled streets, coastal paths and hidden coves

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

A luxurious springboard for the wineries, villages and treasures of south Tuscany in the magical Orcia valley - if you can bear to leave it!

Wake to ocean views, breakfast overlooking the sea and a beach stroll in the afternoon from this smart lodge on the Dunskey Estate

A laidback retreat, well placed for visiting some of the most popular Tuscan gems, with a sparkling pool, traditional meals & charming hosts

Victorian almshouse with architectural pedigree, sweeping countryside views and easy access to charming local towns

A pretty little cottage in a holiday hamlet surrounded by fields, just a stone's throw from the coast and Binic for happy escapes

A truly special barn conversion, flooded with light and with its own decked outdoor space surrounded by bucolic countryside

A stone built 18th-century tower in a pretty valley dotted with fruit trees for quiet and relaxed days recuperating from life in the city

A 15th-century hotel and spa with beamed lounges and two restaurants, standing proudly on the high street

A 1930s riverside cabin circled by lush gardens; cosy inside with underfloor heating, glowing wood-burner and gorgeous decor

For lovers of tranquillity and simple pleasures with a private pool, tennis court, stunning views and forty acres to explore

A magnificent medieval tower in the grounds of an 18th-century château sitting in a dreamy valley. Come for superb gardens and architecture

A classic period property right on the river, perfectly placed to explore the delights of nearby Marlborough

Lovely small hotel in quirky market town surrounded by miles of stunning country – pretty rooms, tasty food and fine ales wait

A hugely spoiling place to stay with gardens, plunge pool, hot tub and sauna - part of the village pub, farm shop, brewery and Wellness Barn