Come for huge skies, birds and wildlife, rare flora and fauna, precious pingo ponds and a comforting retreat from the hectic whirl

A round of applause goes to this special family and their delightfully thoughtful restaurant with beautiful rooms - a wonderful place

A charming villa in a quiet neighbourhood with pool, fab sea views & an easy stroll to eateries. Water sports & golf are easy from here

A serene retreat basking above the Algarve with sea views from the garden and pool, and charming Moorish details

Wide views over the trees to the glittering loch and the hills beyond will mesmerise; interiors are calm, uncluttered and generous

This hidden valley is the dreamiest part of South Devon. Catch the ferry across the Dart; gaze on the hills; snuggle up by the wood-burner

Welcome to the delights of a 15th-century Breton manor house, a meandering river inhabited by otters, and hosts who adore what they do

Vast house on an ancient Roman site with big terraced garden and pool. Grand yet homely, with air-con, spa and only 8 km to the city

Beautiful Noto is 4 miles from the Ionian Sea, and this creative renovation, with lush garden, stands above the throng. Heaven in Sicily

Step through a door in an old wooden gate to discover a courtyard garden on the edge of town close to golden sands

A stately retreat, an oasis of calm and beauty. Picnic on the lawns, enjoy a glass of home-produced prosecco beneath a centuries-old tree

A remote, rustic place for a digital detox - wildly romantic and perfect in summer with the doors open. Children can play in safety

A romantic and very comfortable retreat in a smartly converted dairy with a pretty garden, close to the South Downs

Lodge and gardens – superbly designed, immaculate, fresh, eco friendly – rest in unspoilt Picardy. Anglo-French hosts take turns to cook

Come for stunning views down to the bay of La Herradura and this traditional, family-focused 1990s house on three floors

A renovated Dordogne farmhouse infused with new life, plus a saltwater pool, an ancient fig tree, and Lascaux on the doorstep

Elegant historic house set in acres of grounds transports you to a bygone belle époque (with all mod cons)

A smart launch pad for visiting all things Champagne-related and Reims with its enchanting cathedral. All is cosy, luxurious...