The perfect country cottage made of pretty Quercy stone, with generously sized rooms and outside dining with gorgeous rural views

A small hotel with gorgeous interiors, friendly staff, spacious rooms, a proper library, pretty garden and a relaxed, homely feel

Bring family or friends to this beautiful 16th-century stone manor house standing in a tiny hamlet in the heart of the Dordogne

An important spot for this grand 19th-century château on the banks of the Loire, steeped in history and with kind, erudite owners

A townhouse with a walled garden by the church in a peaceful village where friendly Scottish owners feed and look after you well

A sweet bolthole around a courtyard on a smallholding, extremely comfortable, bright and spacious inside and with a communal garden

You're right on the water in this 1820 granary-turned-hotel, with calming bedrooms, bustling bar and restaurant serving excellent local fare

A 1750 one-storey former farm building, beautifully converted into a lovely hideaway for walkers, nature lovers and peace seekers

Get away from it all in the heart of Northumberland National Park, with walks leaving from your door and incredible dark skies at night

In a Valencian resort, a captivating and hospitable place - deal for groups of family or friends too, with independence plus B&B service

Secluded villa with glorious views, infinity pool and lovely gardens, a three-minute walk from one of Italy’s most beautiful villages

Enter through an impressive stone arch to discover this 16th-century fortified manor house with a gorgeous communal dining and seating area

A romantic retreat with a pool in the heart of the wild and wonderful Lot valley - come for bracing hikes, river swims and stunning views

Secluded place with home-grown food, much peace and walks by the river for a couple (or small family). Courses and solo retreats too

An eco renovation of an 1800s gamekeepers cottage, now a charming place for couples or families to immerse themselves in nature

An 18th-century townhouse restored with flair by former restauranteurs: come for colour, comfort and sublime dining

Fall in love with this riverside village, lost in a valley in lower Normandy, and this sunny house for couples or families

Exceptional generosity reigns at this complex of 5 excellent, colourful holiday apartments, with pool and meals, on the Sorrento Peninsula