Experience the pleasures of traditional Tuscan living with fabulous food and fine wines from the family vineyard

Unwind in elegant interiors and set out on long walks in beautiful countryside; Chichester and Winchester are near

Traditional bedrooms lie under the beams of this fascinating country mansion - a grand, hospitable B&B near St Malo and sand beaches

Escape to the heart of the Haute-Savoie and this impressive château near Annecy, Mont Blanc and Lake Geneva

Lovers will be happy here in their own sweet space with a bird-filled garden. All you will hear is the river flowing gently past you

Victorian country house for 8-15 with gardens overlooking the Howgill Fells for happy reunions with family and friends

Comfortable apartment steeped in Breton history, in a beautifully renovated gabarier’s house overlooking the marine estuary

An airy, art-filled house for groups of family or friends, with plenty of space, a secluded courtyard and pool near the beach

An elegant escape in one of Corsica's prettiest towns - perfect for romantic couples with a spa, restaurant, and the island to explore

Such lovely views from this light-filled flat, built in the 19th century – curl up with a book and gaze out to sea

A lovely 19th-century stone mas with south-facing terrace, garden and pool for relaxed family holidays, just off the D99 in a small hamlet

The living is easy here: laze in the subtropical garden, float in the saltwater pool, let the kids play and meet other guests over dinner

Once a coach house, now a split-level place to stay – you can walk to the river and it's just a short hop to central London

Rural Andalusian retreat with bags of boho style promises wide-open skies, mountain vistas and fabulous meals prepared by your host

An ancient farmhouse transformed into a peaceful place to stay with lovely gardens, a swimming pool and delicious organic food

A former tobacco barn and an annexe with outdoor kitchen and courtyard, near good places to eat for relaxed days at the beach

By a lake, enclosed by woodland - a contemporary house and barn, full of handmade furniture – laze in a hammock, walk the Jurassic Coast

Comfortable home with wood fires, gracious bedrooms and convivial living rooms. The drive is full of blossom and daffodils in spring