A traditional Welsh cottage perfect for a nature loving pair – stunning coastal walks, hidden coves, birdwatching and a crackling fire

Live out all your bohemian dreams at this arty villa, with garden and plunge pool, perched above the glittering Riviera.

Experience the pleasures of traditional Tuscan living with fabulous food and fine wines from the family vineyard

A lovely old house and rambling garden in a medieval village with a monumental château, 12th-century church and a good local restaurant

Come for strawberries in summer, walnuts in winter, and a wonderful welcome all year round. Thierry and Charlotte are living their dream

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

The perfect country cottage made of pretty Quercy stone, with generously sized rooms and outside dining with gorgeous rural views

Within the city walls and right next to the Minster, this super-smart hotel gives you gorgeous bedrooms and delicious food

Spacious bedrooms, friendly hosts and a classic English country house in a peaceful hamlet with walks from the doorstep

An 18th-century limestone barn, now a quiet hideaway for a group of friends or family in a very rural spot surrounded by fields and woods

Stylish steading where clean architectural lines meet Scottish agricultural heritage with some mid-century magic in the mix

Beautifully restored house with a literary history, no neighbours and private access to a sandy bay beyond the pines

Wild beauty and hundreds of birds on the shore of a freshwater lake. Frank and Daniella look after you in a homely, fuss free way

A spacious courtyard, two ancient yews and this lovely restored house ooze charm - swim, cycle, walk in glorious countryside, taste cognac

A mix of bold colours, modern art and vintage finds give this classic French mansion bags of personality

Tucked down a high-hedged lane on a working farm with gorgeous walks from the door and stunning views of the unspoilt Exe valley

A handsome little château perched on the edge of a verdant valley, with wonderful views, lots of space and a rambling garden

Perfect luxury in deepest Normandy: gorgeous gardens, a heavenly pool, and interiors worthy of an art gallery