A very tastefully restored old stone stable on a gloriously rural estate with woodland gardens, lake and a deer park

An airy, art-filled house for groups of family or friends, with plenty of space, a secluded courtyard and pool near the beach

A hilltop setting for this ancient fortress with an illustrious past. You stay in apartments or farmhouses inside or outside the walls

A 15th-century hotel and spa with beamed lounges and two restaurants, standing proudly on the high street

A beautifully renovated lighthouse with stunning views from the lantern room. Pretty bedrooms, great walking and fabulous breakfasts

Two duplex apartments filled with art and sculptures inside a beautiful 18th-century orangery, minutes from magnificent Versailles

Three comfortable stone houses clustered around the owners' home. Glorious views spread out below you across rolling countryside

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

Peace, space and sophisticated living at a serene villa-apartment in the hills above Cannes

Sun-soaked stillness, saltwater dips and garden scents of fig and rosemary - slow days unfold between olive trees and a sky full of stars

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

A cosy, beautifully refurbished flat in a Georgian house bang in the middle of the unspoilt town with its pretty streets and houses

Within the city walls and right next to the Minster, this super-smart hotel gives you gorgeous bedrooms and delicious food

It's steeped in history and a joy to visit. Explore the vast pistes of Les Portes du Soleil... return to log fires and house-party dinners

Exceptional generosity reigns at this complex of 5 excellent, colourful holiday apartments, with pool and meals, on the Sorrento Peninsula

Two lovely places to stay down by the shore of Clew Bay for much peace, space and modern comforts in a magical watery world

In tranquil Borgomaro, a wonderful hotel spread across three old buildings. Stylish rooms, a tempting pool and delicious Italian breakfasts…

Popular with families, this Glen of Rannoch mountain-view cottage with a homely atmosphere is a cheerful place to stay year-round