Cornwall

You'll feel ensconced in the countryside in this cosy cottage with a private garden overlooking the little vineyard and a secluded pool

Romantic cottage within 25 acres of fields, garden and orchard with fresh veg to pick, wellies for walking and animals roaming the farm

Grand and old and filled with history, the estate and such a pretty house are a tonic, as are the well-tended grounds and parkland

On the outskirts of Marazion, this timber clad house perched above the sea is a super pad for romantic couples

A delightful holiday home for a big family or group of close friends. Children and dogs can charge about safely, you can unwind completely

Wood-burners, water sports and wildlife at four cosy farm conversions a half mile from their own quay. Wild swimming and barbecues await

A very tastefully restored old stone stable on a gloriously rural estate with woodland gardens, lake and a deer park

An attractive converted stable with covered veranda, private garden and views over rolling countryside, minutes from the coast

Bring friends or family for a rural escape in a smart and cosy house near rugged coast, breathtaking beaches and the wilds of Bodmin Moor

Two charming cottages a stroll from the Coast Path, surf school, shop, pub and restaurant. Take both cottages for a big family get-together

Pretty, thatched, perfectly round: a romantic village bolthole with retro touches. Grab flip-flops, leads and run the dogs on Pendower beach

A stone building designed by Sir John Soane in the stable yard of this historic and beautiful estate with deer park and woodland gardens

Between Penzance and Helston and close to sandy beaches is a sweet space for four. Good for young families and all garden lovers

A converted chapel - cosy and creative - right on the beach. Wander the Cornish coast, explore small towns and retreat from the everyday

A magical family house with its toes in the water, a beach either side and Padstow’s pretty harbour and restaurants down the road

A traditional cottage in Polruan on the Fowey estuary with harbour and cove views and a tea shop and two pubs in the village

A romantic creekside cottage down a web of narrow lanes in a tumbling green valley – mess about on the water to your heart’s content

High up and with splendid views of the estuary and harbour, this roomy apartment is a very comfortable base for seaside holidays