A surprisingly roomy interior for this pretty chocolate-box cottage in the middle of the village, just a ten-minute walk from Lulworth Cove

Stay on a secluded private estate by the sea - once the home of the brilliant French writer, Colette

The cottage looks down over Lough Swilly, idyllic for boats and safe swims... and the neighbours are friendly, just sheep and cows

One of five cottages on the Wern Estate, all comfort and charm, with a garden for kids, rockpools at Black Rock Sands and a mountain railway

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

Wide views over the trees to the glittering loch and the hills beyond will mesmerise; interiors are calm, uncluttered and generous

Bask in the beautiful Basque country at this friendly B&B in the village, with family-run restaurant for delicious suppers

This fine old Dordogne house is run by well-travelled owners, has superb views and is a luscious mix of old charm and contemporary design

Glorious Elizabethan manor house lovingly furnished with exceptional art and antiques by its welcoming owners

This elegantly restored house with stunning views to snow-capped peaks is a testament to the owners' love of art and antiques

The sort of inn we all love – open fires, original beams, ancient flags, tasty food, with lovely bedrooms thrown in for good measure

Glamour, warmth and style in a renovated wine warehouse in a cool quarter of Bordeaux - France’s most popular city after Paris

An 18th-century listed cottage in a pretty terrace with a private courtyard garden and pond, just a short walk from the high street

An impressive limestone house on three levels created within the ruins of an ancient village with uninterrupted views of the Vézère valley

Superb architecture & design reflect the industrial past, present and future in this cutting-edge pod for 2 - a Sawday's Community Champion

Two family-friendly gites (big groups can take both) with beautiful gardens, sparkling pool, activities for children and peace for parents

Elegantly restored mariner’s cottage with tasteful interiors and sweeping, uninterrupted views over the ever-changing estuary

Choose between airy bedrooms up an elegant stair, or magnificent rooms at garden-level with private terraces. Find sweetness and warmth