Immaculate Cotswold beauty with great food, welcoming staff, handsome rooms and a sun-trap terrace, plus countryside walks from the door

The Dordogne flows through the gastronomic heart of France, where stunning villages cling to rock faces and historic riches are in store

In the Welsh Marches, down winding lanes, a delightful refurbished hop pickers' house - romantic bolthole for 2. Friendly owners, too

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

A deeply thoughtful conversion of an old Presbyterian church with wonderful watery views, much wildlife and plenty of space for joyful times

Light-filled retreat full of character and vintage finds, with handmade touches and farm-fresh produce on your doorstep

A gem of a house in a lovely unspoilt village with an intelligent, interesting owner who gives you delicious food and local wines

Tucked down an alley off the main road through Midhurst, this well-designed, generous-spirited little house exudes character and quirk

Bright, cosy cottage off the beaten track between the South Hams and Dartmoor, with good pubs nearby and an en suite ground-floor bedroom

A Georgian townhouse full of character for an epic family and friend get-together. The best of Hay is a stroll away

A converted coach house and stables, now one long cottage with much space, a country house feel and your own walled garden

Portuguese elegance, artistic décor, breakfast on a fountain'd patio or by the fire: a treat. Step out to a kaleidoscope of Lisbon city life

Manicured exteriors surround this 18th-century hamlet, a cluster of restored buildings with nine apartments, restaurant, pool and small spa

Straight out of a fairy tale, a rustic cottage by a babbling brook: a magical escape for couples, the craggy coast in easy reach

A handsome château filled with intrigue and interest on the edge of a Bastide town in Landes. Your charming host looks after you with aplomb

An elegant solution to a hotel - no rooms, but 13 charming villas in the heart of the maquis, nearly all with a private pool

Come to be inspired - by the buildings, the art, the concept and the rich history. You should be very comfortable too, and well fed

An elegant French château brimming with antiques and surrounded by landscaped lawns. Enjoy convivial dinners with the perfect host