Near vibrant market towns, this lovely cottage on a rural estate with views of Pen y Fan is a delicious escape from the hurly burly

A peaceful old ivy-clad mill with a beautiful terrace overlooking the water, sculpture-filled gardens, comfortable bedrooms and hearty food

A neat, recently restored townhouse inside Panicale's medieval walls with plenty of space and everything within walking distance

Fall in love with this riverside village, lost in a valley in lower Normandy, and this sunny house for couples or families

A grand spot with superb Peak District views for this secluded, immaculate conversion of a handsome stable block - spacious and light

A cracking place full of fun and interest where you feel instantly at home. Large peaceful rooms, delicious breakfasts, countryside views

A country idyll in the hills. Only 15 mins from Faro, but all is peaceful: dip in the pool, sip a cocktail in the shade, book in for dinner

Cosy and comfortable eco cottages near to sleepy Sidmouth, where grown-ups can relax and children can play safely in the gardens

For walkers and lovers of wildly beautiful coastal country: two cosy old cottages and a bright, modern renovation in a cluster with others

Delightful little antique-filled cottage with large walled garden and an allotment near Versailles. Gardeners will be happy

Country house set in a secluded valley in a nature reserve with a pool & walks from the door. The small town of Jabugo is just over the hill

Feel at ease in a lovely old townhouse filled with pictures and personality and including a separate loft apartment

A warm and convivial place steeped in French history with an interesting, kind host who really looks after you. Under an hour from Paris too

Outside a perfect bastide village, an elegant manoir for lazy days in the Dordogne, fabulous dinners and glorious gardens

A scented garden, delicious local delicacies and those coastal landscapes. This place is a sensory feast

Experience outstanding hospitality at this aristocratic palazzo with a Michelin-rated restaurant downstairs and seven unique bedrooms above

A spacious and bright old sandstone farm building with private garden, all one one level and with lovely views over fields and countryside

A destination B&B. Hunker down in thoroughly spoiling surroundings with delightful owners near St Jean de Luz, Biarritz and Bayonne