A Georgian manor house in the old quarter of Penzance, close to the water, with good food and a chilled vibe

Enjoy the wine festival in June, the truffles in November, and warm hospitality and discreet luxury all year round

An elegant Burgundian townhouse on the fringe of Morvan National Park in Côte d'Or. Dijon, Beaune and Chablis - all an easy drive away

An eco renovation of an 1800s gamekeepers cottage, now a charming place for couples or families to immerse themselves in nature

A pretty upside-down cottage, formerly a dovecote, lovingly restored with sustainability the focus

Immersed in vines and valleys, a glorious Girondine villa in which to gather close to Saint-Émilion – come together, walk, read, reconnect

Steam in the hot tub, gaze over crashing waves or later stars. Inside is swish, kids play in their games room, dinner is in view of the sea

A stylish, refined 17th-century house off a quiet street with its own garden and lots of generous surprises, a short hop to everything

A pretty stone single-storey house, now renovated beautifully into a comfortable hideaway with wonderful views to woodland and river

Secluded place with home-grown food, much peace and walks by the river for a couple (or small family). Courses and solo retreats too

A gorgeous old gardener's house in grand Belle Epoque style, filled with every comfort and sitting in the grounds of a magnificent château

Come for an exceptionally inviting 17th-century Inn, a chocolate-box Cotswold village, excellent local food and ales, very comfortable rooms

A lovely big house with huge riverside gardens and an easy-going charm – a 15-minute walk from bookish Hay-on-Wye

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

A striking 200-year-old coaching inn in a sleepy village with a classic, traditional pub feel, superb food and wines, pretty bedrooms

For retreats, groups of friends, and big families: come to recharge the senses at this special and ancient house enveloped by wild gardens

The medieval village of Collevecchio – and the landscape of Lazio - is for those seeking history, authenticity, beauty and peace

A tranquil cabin for two in rural countryside near arty Totnes: there are walks from the door and all of Devon is yours to explore