Three comfortable stone houses clustered around the owners' home. Glorious views spread out below you across rolling countryside

Come for plenty of space and wonderful views to the Pyrenees on clear days from this converted outbuilding in the grounds of a château

A 1750s farmhouse with a comfortable, informal feel resting in woodland. You're near to iconic tourist spots but hiding in the quiet woods

A peaceful, harmonious house with roots in the 14th century, a glorious enclosed pool area and a huge amount of space for happy gatherings

Just below the Tuscan town of Massa Marittima, an agriturismo loved by sporty types and families, with wonderful food on site

Take in the stunning views, explore the narrow medieval lanes and soak up the old-world charm of one of France’s most beautiful villages

An old stone farmhouse with plenty of room for a large group, a terrace with hot tub and lawns and access to a shared pool and tennis court

Classic Italian villa with sweeping views to the coast - the perfect base to explore Puglia’s many treasures

A delightful holiday home for a big family or group of close friends. Children and dogs can charge about safely, you can unwind completely

A beloved family home right on the waterfront. With a heated pool and Wales's best beaches nearby, this modern pad is great for a group

A converted farmhouse set in a large mature garden, well located for exploring the delights of the Lot et Garonne south of the Dordogne

A gorgeous, art-filled house in one of France's Plus Beaux Villages, perched on a hill and with stunning views from the spacious terraces

Italian style marries Californian comfort, with views over hilltop towns, vineyards and the majestic Sibillini mountains beyond

Airy, spacious, sunny. This Lot gîte is a delight: linen curtains, oak stair, sunny pool. Sarlat and painted caves are an easy venture away

Between Florence and Siena, stay in one of five stylish apartments on a family-run agriturismo; they delight in sharing this slice of heaven

A big, homely farmhouse on the Umbria/Tuscany border for family holidays filled with sunshine, outdoor frolics and good food

A traditional 1750s farmhouse on two floors in very pretty countryside with well-tended lawns and a pool – just right for tranquil holidays

A luxurious modern villa on the edge of old Civitanova Alta - oh the views! - ten minutes from the sea in the rolling hills of Le Marche