A family retreat high above the river Dordogne and deep in woodland - with heated pool, games room and village restaurants a stroll away

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

Eschew the crowds for your own slice of bliss in this ancient hamlet with village green - self-catering with a hotel feel and dreamy pool

Tranquil couple's getaway with a shared pool, wonderful views, and lavender plants in every direction. The delightful owners are next door

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

A cosy bolthole near Paris's best museums, monuments and churches. A peaceful sleep and simple buffet breakfast set you up for sightseeing

Up, up and away to this stunning cottage perched 1400 feet high in the National Park with big skies, grand walks and much comfort indoors

An 18th-century converted barn with lofty beamed ceilings, exposed stonework, handmade oak windows and much art – pretty garden too

A listed townhouse with 16th-century roots in lovely little Wells with a pretty garden, just a short walk to the magnificent cathedral

A big warm, generous, house for a large group with a fenced garden and stunning views into the far distance. Child and dog friendly

Converted stables in the grounds of a manor house in a peaceful village just outside Banbury with lovely walking in the Cherwell Valley

A very special renovation of a 12th-century convent, now an elegant, tranquil place to stay with beautiful, bird-filled gardens

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

Classic coaching inn in a bustling village offers restful rooms, real ales and the Cotswolds on your doorstep

An art-filled home poised above Hastings Old Town in a wonderfully private, peaceful spot and with a lush, tropical garden

A handsome house with breath-taking mountain views: perfect for summer holidays and walking in spring and autumn

Pristine and elegant rural farmhouse with sophisticated interiors and lovely owners who go the extra mile to make your stay special