A bright and airy 50s townhouse in a residential suburb with large, light bedrooms and a sparkling pool – cycle into gorgeous countryside

Good bolthole with two terraces offering spectacular views over the historic town, and restaurants and bars a short stroll

Restored mill house with a stream running through the garden, and warm hosts who give you suppers made from their homegrown produce

A light, bright village house with a courtyard garden - 5 minutes from Cabo da Roca where the sunsets and views are spectacular

Delightful little antique-filled cottage with large walled garden and an allotment near Versailles. Gardeners will be happy

Six miles from beautiful, timeless Durham, a mini ‘Downton Abbey’ of laid-back luxury, unflagging generosity, and delicious food

A small, charming house with ravishing sea views within walking distance of a bohemian coastal village at the foot of the Teix mountain

This cosy little house with garden and orchard is near to one of France's best trout fishing lakes and has double-height ceilings

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

Charming 4-star gîte in an 11th-century castle in the foothills of the Pyrénées. Spectacular views, leafy terrace and wild swimming nearby

A harmonious B&B in Chinon wine country. Home-cooked food, comfortable beds, easy conservations with your host and starry skies at night

Come for the great outdoors and wrap-around views of Muncaster Fell and Scafell Pike from this warm, bright and spacious Passivhaus

You have your own entrance to a private wing with a garden and an elegant sitting room. Bedrooms are beautiful and breakfast scrumptious

Irresistible for art, design and heritage-lovers, bird-watchers and those who love to explore Norfolk's wide open spaces

Head down the Strood causeway and step back in time for a slice of Mersea Island's old-world charm: beaches, fresh oysters & a charming inn

Dinner fresh from the garden with your creative hosts is an absolute delight. Roam unspoilt countryside, visit châteaux and vineyards galore

Country house in five acres of beautiful gardens, orchard and woodland – a relaxed, friendly place with super walks all around you

Modest and authentic, a top-floor apartment in an eco-friendly Provençal farmhouse, with dogs and hens. River swims are a stroll away...