Breathe, relax in peaceful Provençal countryside: olives, lavender and budding fruit trees. Aix's lively markets are 10 minutes away

A beautifully restored cottage in a rustic-chic style, set above the dramatic Gorges de l’Aveyron; perfect for couples or families of four

Serious art, lovely lighting, great sound system and a fat wood-burner belting out the heat at this super place for families or friends

This classy, refurbished village pub is the community hub, chock-full of locals and a popular destination for foodies. Lovely bedrooms too

Welcoming Julia fans passions for Arlesienne cuisine and culture in her art-stuffed Provence home where everything catches the eye!

A beautiful old mill straddling the river Wensum, now a peaceful inn with tasty local and seasonal food, a lovely garden and comfy rooms

A Georgian manor house in the old quarter of Penzance, close to the water, with good food and a chilled vibe

A beautifully restored townhouse in the heart of Amboise, steps from Leonardo da Vinci's last home and the great Château Royal

Artistic souls will like it here, and those who enjoy shared meals & getting to know other people in dramatic countryside; Arezzo is 40 km

Bright and spacious barn for two and a baby on the South Downs Way, close to Brighton and the coast

Proper village pub with much-praised food and cosy rooms; country walks lead from the door and Oxford is half an hour away

Immerse yourselves in nature on this estate with walled gardens, wildflower meadows and ancient woodlands - a Sawday's Community Champion

A bright, light newly built annexe flat adjoining a farmhouse and sitting on a hill looking out over a lake and fields beyond to the village

Tucked away privately in part of a spectacular listed manor house, this apartment has wonderful views across to Hartland and the sea

The Dordogne flows through the gastronomic heart of France, where stunning villages cling to rock faces and historic riches are in store

Good looking barn conversion for sociable gatherings on an organic farm – meet the animals, take a day trip, go walking

Come for a traffic-free medieval hamlet in sleepy Maremma with easy-going hosts, a beautiful garden and views over the valley