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

A captivating place for couples and families with fabulous views, pool and foodie hosts. River water sports, markets and vineyards near

Glorious airy living space in this superbly restored barn, a terrace with long views and a pool across the garden - bikes to borrow too

A lovely old cottage in the cliffside village of St Lawrence. Watch boats sail by from the terrace, soak in an antique bath with sea views…

The holiday starts on the bumpy track along to this Arts & Crafts style modern house with plenty of space and a wrap-around garden

Stylish bedrooms, scrumptious fish menu. Fill your boots (and pack your wellies) at this village gem in Derbyshire's lovely crown

On the outskirts of Marazion, this timber clad house perched above the sea is a super pad for romantic couples

A cosy cottage on a farm down a long winding track, wonderfully rural with footpaths across fields or along the canal

Come for history, wildlife and a stunning garden estate with acres to roam. Bring children and dogs too. Fabulous

Four gîtes in the château’s vast barn, one in the tower. Magnificent mountain and valley views, and Sandrine’s regionally inspired meals

A roomy, stylish barn conversion in Devon's rolling hills with wonderful walks from the door and panoramic views of the Exe valley

Food grown, foraged and prepared with care, a carefully curated wine list, roaring fires and very comfortable bedrooms to sink into

Take up residence in central London, surrounded by good places to eat. You have your own vast open-plan living space, light and lovely

An unbelievably stunning setting for this renovated 15th-century villa with garden on a hillside overlooking the famed Florence skyline

Gloriously green rural self-catering apartments with pool and lovely, friendly owners

Come for the utter silence and the rare beauty of this far north-westerly landscape, teeming with wildlife. An antidote to city life

A quirky hotel with enthusiastic owners in an authentic Andalucian town, just ten minutes up winding roads from Marbella

Grand and old and filled with history, the estate and such a pretty house are a tonic, as are the well-tended grounds and parkland