Tranquil stone house with a rustic feel, a large garden with a swimming pool and views of the French Riviera and out to sea

A cottage in a conservation village with logs in the burner, sloe gin on the table, and a good dining pub you can walk to

A luxurious springboard for the wineries, villages and treasures of south Tuscany in the magical Orcia valley - if you can bear to leave it!

Stay in a celebrated French author’s holiday home, beautifully restored and tucked among pines next to one of Brittany's loveliest bays

Slow down! Swim, soak in the jacuzzi, taste Campanian cuisine and wine, explore the national park, pop to Agropoli's beaches... be pampered

You have complete independence in your own wing beside the owner's house, with much space, a sparkling pool and balconies with views

A smart riverside inn with airy interiors that brim with character – old beams, open fires, well-kept ales and comfy bedrooms

A chalet-with-everything: great mountain style, space and comfort with views of Mont Blanc, a sauna and bubbling hot tub

A hammock by the pool, dinner under the stars, Andalucian nature (wild boar, birds, olives) all around. Chatty English hosts charm all

Dreamy, languid beauty at this spacious, airy, arty house with garden and pool in typical Pugliese countryside

Just minutes from Bath is this enchanting space. Grand walking, a very rural feel, lovely views and a warm welcome for 2-4 plus your dog

A honey-hued family home clad with vines and roses with a swimming pool and heaps of space – perfect for families

Unwind comfortably here with views to the crystal-clear lake, surrounded by forest trails and meadows for wonderful walking and cycling

Feel at ease in a lovely old townhouse filled with pictures and personality and including a separate loft apartment

A striking modern villa tucked away off a small road above the Serchio valley with sparkling pool, gardens and Apuan mountain views

Tranquil manor house deep in Bordeaux wine region with six acres of grounds, a tennis court and swimming pool

A slice of rural heaven close to the Pembrokeshire coast - good rooms, hearty food, wonderful walks and beautiful beaches wait

A hop from the Côte d'Azur is this elegant home: bring friends, explore the garden, curl up on the sofa, dip in the heated pool