An artist's house imbued with an understated elegance. Stay for dinner; be charmed by the garden where fruit trees throng, hens loiter

Come for stunning views down to the bay of La Herradura and this traditional, family-focused 1990s house on three floors

Three gîtes in the Dordogne with panoramic countryside views and a swimming pool – book individually or together for a group holiday

The central part of a much larger building in a 17th-century hamlet with bright, spacious rooms, shared pool and glorious private gardens

An 18th-century coaching inn wrapped in countryside now a relaxed pub with rooms serving excellent food and drink with 16 inviting bedrooms

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

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

A stylish mountain chalet under the watchful gaze of Mont Blanc, with a private chef, hot tub and sauna

A delightful retreat perfectly placed for walking, cycling and visiting some of the region’s most popular sights

A clutch of airy properties, most with their own jasmine-scented terraces arranged around a funky pool

Settle in, relax, enjoy the local food - walk the dramatically beautiful coast path, explore rich West Wales from this handsome old house

Relaxed, friendly bistro in the heart of Frome with boutique bedrooms above. Open all day - continental breakfasts and a classic French menu

In a small town in Salento is a cool southern house of elegant simplicity, ideal for a large family, near to beaches & 45 minutes from Lecce

The views take your breath away, the breakfasts are beautiful, and you feel like you're staying in the home of dear friends

A charming gite tucked into acres of ancient parkland, with an outdoor kitchen and deer wandering by at dusk

Stay in a lovely 18th-century townhouse in one of the prettiest villages on the Loire surrounded by unspoilt countryside

Tour the cellars or wander the history-rich château and grounds. A truly pretty place