Two family-friendly gites with gardens and a big pool, surrounded by corn fields and sunflowers, ideal for a larger family to take together

Glorious airy living space in this superbly restored barn, a terrace with long views and a pool across the garden - bikes to borrow too

At the heart of fascinating Palermo, splendid aristocratic hosts welcome you to their historic family mansion filled with heirlooms

A big warm, generous, house for a large group with a fenced garden and stunning views into the far distance. Child and dog friendly

Fine contemporary interiors within this half-timbered hillside villa, built with natural materials and with a beautiful pool and jacuzzi

A wonderful old 1397 village inn, filled with history and character. Find gracious bedrooms, roaring fires, good food and a pretty garden

Come for pristine beaches, long walks to Barbate, sea views, whale watching trips and serene suites

Restored stone barn on a farm in the Lake District National Park, with views of fields and woods and an excellent pub nearby

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

A hideaway for two on an old farm, gifted to The National Trust for Jersey, with a pretty walled garden and circled by verdant countryside

Historic pub with immaculate new bedrooms and a happy atmosphere. A waterside terrace for summer, blazing open fires for winter

One of four wooden-clad off-grid cottages, sleek and calm indoors, high up in the Cheviot Hills and with stunning views over the valley

Off the beaten track and into the hills – this remote, unknown bird-filled region is faultless for outdoorsy people

A treat to stay in one half of this unique Grade I listed arch sitting at the estate entrance, just a short walk from the Beckford Arms

In four acres of garden and woodland (a child’s dream) a house and interlinking barn for 10 guests. Secluded but close to everything

Come for much comfort in both buildings which face each other across the garden, plus a pool, lake, yoga and fitness studios

A beautifully restored annexe in a picturesque village in the heart of Suffolk. Take a camera - it's seriously picture-perfect around here