A seamless blend of ancient and modern in this architect-designed villa with infinity pool and veranda for admiring the wonderful views

Come to the wild Cévennes to hike, ride, kayak down the Hérault river – or just revel in your pretty, generous house, pool and garden space

An art-filled home poised above Hastings Old Town in a wonderfully private, peaceful spot and with a lush, tropical garden

A much-loved Tuscan villa restored to elegance: dinner on the terrace, frescoes, rose garden, a small spa…and Florence a 20-minute drive

Blissful tranquillity - yet an easy drive from St Paul de Vence (legendary haunt of Matisse and Picasso) and 10km from the Riviera

Attractive country barn - great for two families sharing, for river trips, for playing in the pool, for running free

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

A smartly-refurbished coaching inn sitting near the river Frome run with an emphasis on fair trade, sustainability and excellent local food

This is a superb base to explore the island's glittering bays, vibrant coastal cities, mountains, valleys and forests

A vine-clad stone house hideaway for lovers, walkers, artists and hermits with a sweet veranda overlooking woodland down to the river

A pleasing (not very little) place to stay in the heart of a wood within the unspoilt countryside of the South Downs National Park

Three simple, traditional apartments in an ancient convent building with a beautiful botanical garden in the heart of the historic centre

Contemporary studio in a classic Cotswold village. Peaceful bolthole for creatives and walkers - with shops, cafés and pubs a stroll away

Deliciously comfortable, hospitable, boutique B&B - in a secluded village within easy reach of Reims and the vineyards of Champagne

A beguiling retreat for a couple or a family of four – feel cosy and secluded in a thatched cottage close to the coast

This elegantly restored house with stunning views to snow-capped peaks is a testament to the owners' love of art and antiques

A small, rural cottage high in the wooded hills with long views, your own private pool, utter peace and quiet and a superb restaurant nearby

An enchanting hideaway with sensational views in a flowery English semi-wild country garden, near Sissinghurst and Great Dixter