Generous, fun house, perfect for family gatherings. Head down the hill for sandy beaches or let kids and dogs run wild on the Purbeck coast

A small top terrace can be booked for romantic evenings and you can lunch or dinner at the delightful floating restaurant

Traditional Provencal farmhouse with a large garden and a swimming pool. Historic villages with markets and great restaurants close by

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A lovely gîte with cool lines and its own shady terrace plus pool, gardens, fountain and a relaxed family-friendly feel

An 18th-century townhouse restored with flair by former restauranteurs: come for colour, comfort and sublime dining

Part of the original Wensleydale creamery overlooking the river, with bustling Hawes and great walking country right on your doorstep

A light, bright Georgian townhouse in a residential street directly opposite the lovely Lido and restaurant, near Clifton Village

Retreat to a classically styled, elegant apartment for four - private and peaceful - in a characterful, super-central area of Rome

Set loose your inner castaway on your very own island with enthralling views and much wildlife a short boat ride from Skye

Modern comforts, traditional cosiness and a warm welcome. There are walks from the door, country houses to visit and a pub in the village

Rare as a bird, a proper old fashioned French inn on the side of the road in a sleepy village, a restoration project for the new owners

A relaxed country feel in this fine family villa. It has space and comfort for six with gardens, private pool, and tennis court

Tucked at the bottom of a long track and surrounded by a gorgeous natural landscape, is this generous end-slice of a 17th-century stone farm

A lovely honey-coloured stone cottage with private walled garden, large terrace and pool, outdoor bath and pergola-covered terrace

A peaceful and unpretentious spot for a digital detox with long walks up on the moors and fabulous views from the top

A romantic and very comfortable retreat in a smartly converted dairy with a pretty garden, close to the South Downs

In the gardens of a laid-back country house, a barn with books, games, faded rugs and a grand piano – a treat for convivial families