A sweet little gîte for two in the centre of a dreamy medieval village. Happily private but with loads to explore from your door

Enter through an impressive stone arch to discover this 16th-century fortified manor house with a gorgeous communal dining and seating area

The views are green, both cottages are homely and comfortable and the gardens have direct access to the riverbank footpath for walks

A gorgeous apartment in the heart of a Jacobean-style manor house with sweeping views over woodlands and the wonderful gardens

A grand, 16th-century Breton château complete with dovecote, turret and chapel surrounded by 50 acres of parkland, woods and small lake

A lovely little bolthole to return to after days out exploring pretty Cotswold villages and walking in an AONB straight from the door

Once a shooting lodge, this stand-alone big building was part of a medieval estate and you can still see the grassy mount and dungeon tower

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

Leave the car, everything is walkable & buses are practically free. Visit restaurants, vineyards & markets from your lofty village bolthole

A beautifully restored building in a vast, open space dotted with olive trees and fragrant citrus - unwind in the calming atmosphere

A wall of glass frames the sea view - take drinks on the waterfront lawn in summer, or by the crackling fire in winter

A warm family and starlit suppers in a grand estate by Soller, near wildflower walks and beaches. Citrus mingles with exotic fragrances

Lovely slice of the Mediterranean with splendid rooms in deepest Cheshire. Sip an aperitif on the sunny terrace

Good looking barn conversion for sociable gatherings on an organic farm – meet the animals, take a day trip, go walking

A small, family-run boutique hotel sitting right at the foot of Etna with wonderful views, garden, pool and ambrosial Sicilian breakfasts

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

A stylish, refined 17th-century house off a quiet street with its own garden and lots of generous surprises, a short hop to everything

You have complete independence in your own wing beside the owner's house, with much space, a sparkling pool and balconies with views