Delightful, rustic retreat for families, romantic couples and singles. Food, views and owners are lovely

A big old house with a lovely pool, surrounded by ancient olives just 3kms from the sea and deep in the heart of Bandol wine country

An airy converted barn with beautiful woodwork and countryside views. Reach riverside restaurants and St Malo within a 15-minute drive

Immerse yourselves in the heather-clad peaks, moorland, glens and diverse wildlife of the magnificent Pentland Hills Regional Park

Plenty of uncluttered easy space both in and out by the private pool - children love the freedom - great wine, food, and cycling country

A smart red-brick country pub in the centre of the village with a farm shop, brewery, Wellness Barn, super food and three charming bedrooms

A romantic little bolthole with a hot tub on the Penicuik Estate with well-thought-out interiors and dreamy views over pastures and woodland

Experience outstanding hospitality at this aristocratic palazzo with a Michelin-rated restaurant downstairs and seven unique bedrooms above

A Victorian farm steading cleverly repurposed as an open-plan holiday home with bright, colourful interiors, deep in the Perthshire hills

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

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

A row of old brick stables now craftily converted into a light-filled and very peaceful place to stay with a garden room and gorgeous views

High ceilings and exposed stone walls give a light, bright and rustic feel to this restored barn with fabulous views over a lush valley

Come for history, wildlife and a stunning garden estate with acres to roam. Bring children and dogs too. Fabulous

Take a suite with champagne, strawberries and a tower, swim in the saltwater pool, eat a Castilian cocido - unwind in rural peace!

A rather grand, opulent house with warm owners, interesting furniture and art and some fine Renaissance architectural elements intact

A gorgeous house, beautifully refurbished in contemporary style, with chic interiors and a swimming pool in a sublime English garden

Restored stone barn on a farm in the Lake District National Park, with views of fields and woods and an excellent pub nearby