Light and sunny annexe with your own entrance in the centre of vibrant Buckfastleigh with lovely gardens, for couples plus a child or two

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

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

A classic French beauty of a place; home to an engaging young family who love to entertain and look after you with great care

A fortified castle in parkland, built mostly in the 1300s on the Montbazens plateau, near to the stunning Averyon gorges

Up in the hills, with Hay Bluff towering beside, this old stone house is sheltered in the valley with the brook rushing past to a waterfall

Shed your urban cares here with a gorgeous living space, woods and meadows to wander and stunning views of The Black Mountains

Round up family and friends and head for the glorious South Hams and this eco-friendly barn conversion for ten with extra cottage

A compact eco-serene bolthole in bustling Modica's historic heart with glorious views over the baroque rooftops. Beaches are 20 minutes away

Style abounds in this exquisite Côte d'Azur family getaway, where lazy days are whiled away by the pool and in the quiet bird-filled gardens

Provençale-meets-English country house to great effect – cycle Mont Ventoux, walk to the monastery, visit Roman towns and vineyards

Garden and mountain views from this pretty villa for two - Lake Como shimmers below. Pick up morning pastries in picturesque Mezzegra

Find good taste, peacefulness and warm hospitality, steps away from the car-free Via Toledo, in the heart of the city

Sleek, contemporary style with a stunning view. Soak up the sunrise, scuba dive off the Medes islands or simply stroll to the local bar.

Cosy bolthole for two in a tiny hamlet next to a river and pub; walk the hills or spend the day at the unspoiled coast

Soak up Provençal peace in a charming estate in the Alpilles, with stylish ground-floor B&B rooms, olives, vines and a friendly family dog

Glorious views across Northumberland countryside from this peaceful and comfortable cottage with almost an acre of garden

Such lovely views from this light-filled flat, built in the 19th century – curl up with a book and gaze out to sea