Historic 19th-century maison de maître, perfect for a gathering of friends, within walking distance of the old town’s charms

A serene retreat basking above the Algarve with sea views from the garden and pool, and charming Moorish details

A botanical beauty deep in the Loire Valley, this elegant house has history and heart in abundance

A spacious and bright old sandstone farm building with private garden, all one one level and with lovely views over fields and countryside

Welcome to a cosy, country-rustic bolthole for four, in a friendly, community village inn, with some of the best food in Shropshire

Cottages, rooms and apartments on an historic 18th-century family estate with gorgeous gardens, a shared pool and a view-filled terrace

Immerse yourself in rural Lot at this eco retreat – hiking and cycling from the door, a natural swimming pool and serene gardens

An exquisite Provençal home for a large party, hidden behind grand gates in a small village surrounded by the pine-scented Alpilles

In a bustling port town on the Adriatic coast, this family-run hotel is warm, welcoming and just minutes from beaches and restaurants

A light, spacious villa in the colonial style designed for easy indoor/outdoor living, with garden, pool and the beach just a short stroll

An absolutely charming former cart shed, with a magnificent view of the moated château and the park, with private sauna and shared pool

A light and bright 1900s holiday home for family holidays by the sea, with a large enclosed garden and a short hop to beach and shops

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

Nature lovers will be tempted to this gem of a village cottage in the Duddon Valley – a truly peaceful slice of the Lakes

A rustic and elegant farmhouse retreat in Provence with a pool, vineyards and wildlife-filled pond – a launchpad for the Luberon

Stylish interiors, beautiful rooms, lovely staff and wonderful food – all this in the Forest of Dean with great walking and cycling trails

A handsome Georgian townhouse pub in Newbury, with a name steeped in local lore and Donnington Castle just up the road

A stylish mountain chalet under the watchful gaze of Mont Blanc, with a private chef, hot tub and sauna