Pretty Parisian pied-à-terre tucked down a private lane, with a lively local scene and the metro just a minute away

A small yet elegant place for couples or small groups to enjoy the open countryside, rest, join a cooking course or book a massage

Spread out in much style with friends or family in a beautifully renovated Victorian farmhouse at the foot of the Howgill fells

A peaceful and unpretentious spot for a digital detox with long walks up on the moors and fabulous views from the top

A country retreat, this airy suite has a crackling fireplace and warm wooden floors to cheer and hearten after a day roaming the hills...

Walk, ride, bike or canoe, climb a mountain, head for Hay, then return to a comfortable bar, warm bedrooms and delicious food

A beguiling retreat for a couple or a family of four – feel cosy and secluded in a thatched cottage close to the coast

Pippa tells you where to find wild flowers, babbling brooks and butterflies... and hike, bike and swim. Magic for families

Romantics will love this small converted hut-on-a-hillside surrounded by pines and olives with stunning views over the old town and the sea

A picture-perfect thatched cottage down a narrow track on a private estate with woodland walks, a big garden and a communal barbecue

Be inspired by hilltop views, unwind in beamed rooms by huge fireplaces or scramble down to the beach for family adventures

Cosy timber-framed cottages from which you can explore Alsace’s vine-striped countryside and traditional villages

Gorgeous thatched country cottage bolthole for two - perfect for a romantic escape - bring the pooch and explore Somerset

You’re in the heart of untamed countryside here, beside the river Oise, welcomed by friendly hosts who cook and care for you

3 lovely cottages in the heart of Cognac vines for cosy nights by the fire and summer barbecues by the pool

Contemporary lodge on a remote peninsula with spectacular views; walk, cycle or kayak, explore nature reserves and unspoiled beaches

A small, quirky country house hotel with lovely staff, pretty rooms and heavenly food served in a pillared dining room