Small hotel in a hiker's paradise a short walk from Cómpeta with pool, spacious rooms, private terraces, breathtaking views and generous breakfasts

Friendly hosts, lovely log fires, delicious dinners, interesting antiques – and Frederick’s special tours of a WWI memorial site

Proper village pub with much-praised food and cosy rooms; country walks lead from the door and Oxford is half an hour away

Vistas of olive groves, village life and the sea; gaze and daydream from this beautiful spot. A Michelin recommended restaurant to boot

Such lovely views from this light-filled flat, built in the 19th century – curl up with a book and gaze out to sea

A light, bright, art-filled space with private garden on a quiet residential street just a short walk from shops, markets and good food

Historic 19th-century maison de maître, perfect for a gathering of friends, within walking distance of the old town’s charms

A tucked-away and peaceful retreat from which to explore the beautiful Dordogne or simply to unwind and recharge

Sumptuous rooms with Renaissance-inspired art, infinity pool and gardens, just a short drive to Mantua’s historic city centre

Retreat to this sweet, peaceful cottage with suntrap courtyard garden enveloped in rolling hills just a short hop from the Jurassic Coast

Eschew the crowds for your own slice of bliss in this ancient hamlet with village green - self-catering with a hotel feel and dreamy pool

A beautifully renovated getaway set in glorious countryside near the Lakes. Strike out on walks from the door, relax in the woodland garden

Remote off-grid cottage 1400 feet above sea level in Northumberland National Park, with incredible night skies

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

A beautifully restored cottage in a rustic-chic style, set above the dramatic Gorges de l’Aveyron; perfect for couples or families of four

A big, comfortable house with heated outdoor pool in 17 acres of gardens. Mountains, river swimming, hiking nearby; coast within the hour

Relaxed country-chic worthy of a photo shoot at these beautifully turned-out apartments in deep countryside... gaze on heaven from the pool

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