A lovely farmhouse in Lot with acres of garden and a summer kitchen. Come ‘en famille’ for food, wine and lazy days by the pool.

Come for stunning views down to the bay of La Herradura and this traditional, family-focused 1990s house on three floors

Up a narrow lane this dreamy pub with rooms has views to the South Downs. Stay for supper, let the kids run free in the garden playground

An elegant medieval manor in the Loire with spiral stone staircases, mullioned windows, jaunty turrets and a fairytale suite just for you

In pretty Vernon, a peaceful and comfortably large townhouse with roses rambling around the door

An absolute peach of an apartment on the first floor of this iconic building with stunning views over the harbour and St Michael's Mount

Blissful tranquillity - yet an easy drive from St Paul de Vence (legendary haunt of Matisse and Picasso) and 10km from the Riviera

High in Ávila's unspoilt nature is this stylish, eco-brilliant family hotel: mountains, massages, pool, organic dinners... a special escape

Rustic charm and homely hospitality – this 12th-century hideaway in a medieval village is perfect for slow days, wine and wandering

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

Stylish barn in the Slaughters – footpaths from the door, idyllic Cotswolds villages to explore. Head home for garden drinks and barbecues

Tour the cellars or wander the history-rich château and grounds. A truly pretty place

Cakes from the host & eggs from the hens. Bring a party, bring the dogs, and soak up the history from a very fine house in the Cotswolds

Choose the atmospheric early Georgian house or the garden bedrooms, all have views, Paul's welcome is genuine and his dinners delicious

Step into the valley region from this beautifully restored 17th-century house surrounded by saltwater and freshwater canals and lakes

The oldest of three secluded cottages that share a gravel courtyard and a beautiful garden with cathedral views

A converted coach house and stables, now one long cottage with much space, a country house feel and your own walled garden

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