Traditional bedrooms lie under the beams of this fascinating country mansion - a grand, hospitable B&B near St Malo and sand beaches

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

20 minutes’ walk from Gordes and a hop from Aix, find grownup peace and minimalism for lovers of modern style and timeless Provence

Comfortable and cosy B&B with superb food, tucked away on a dairy farm in the very quietest part of Pembrokeshire near the coast path

Two lovely cottages with a fresh, modern style, private terrace, tranquil communal gardens with an orchard and pool

A lovely, rambling old house for family gatherings with an extra cottage for bigger groups, a gorgeous garden and hilltop villages nearby

Two grand stone houses in tranquil parkland with a heated pool, potager and plenty of space for groups. Chickens and charm included

Hidden in a beautiful, timeless valley with gorgeous gardens, mellow stone bridge, views and rushing river, is a very special place to stay

An historic, moated manor house dating from the 16th-century, fully restored and with all mod cons, including an indoor heated pool

A very special place to stay, immersed in the architecture and history of the city as well as its traditions, culture, food and wine

A beautiful old building with generous windows, arched doorways and opulent interiors in the glorious countryside by a fairy tale château

Generous apartments in a 300-year-old farmhouse with beautiful grounds and a swimming pool

Huge picture windows, oak floors, contemporary furnishings and stunning views. Pool, tennis court, gym and Jacuzzi too

Tucked at the bottom of a long track and surrounded by a gorgeous natural landscape, is this generous end-slice of a 17th-century stone farm

A lovely Victorian cottage on a quiet village road, traditional and comfortable inside and with a fully enclosed garden at the back

Rural peace just an hour from London in your own gorgeous converted hay barn, ten minutes from Alton

Atmospheric English pub with rooms by the green with its duck ponds in a pretty village, with walking and cycling routes to join

This stately-looking former manor house set back from the road in acres of gardens serves very good food and has rustic-chic bedrooms