Coastal retreats

A wild old windmill - what a wow! Hand-built stairs, a curved kitchen, and the living room a lookout with views all the way to Dartmoor

Breathtaking views, coastal walks, wildflowers and pretty beaches. Return to a garden with a tropical feel, helpful hosts and sunny rooms

Four family-friendly self-catering casitas and an original cortijo in wildlife-rich acres near the sandy Costa de la Luz

Ultra-green credentials combine with sheer luxury, and valley views to Fowey. Stroll there down the hill (or owner Colin can drive you!)

Clean, modern interiors and just a dozen steps from the sandy beaches of the Quiberon coast. Spend days walking, cycling and paddling

A 300-year-old cottage and a secluded, magical setting next to the longest sea loch in the UK, for walkers, dreamers and nature lovers

A welcoming, affordable seafront base for exploring St Malo and northern Brittany with small rooms, good food and a lively atmosphere

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

A superb getaway in Devon... a lovely couple, a sprawling estate in a stunning valley, home-laid eggs, crackling fires, pretty bedrooms

Eclectic interiors and vintage charm tucked into a quiet corner of Mousehole – beach, restaurants and coastal walks a stroll away

Find 2 neat spaces for families and a sweet bolthole at this historic watermill. Ideal for children and dogs with masses of outdoor roaming

A great base from which to explore beautiful Pembrokeshire - walk by the coast, take to the hills, check out ancient St David’s

Bustling Fowey harbour sweeps out below this Victorian townhouse. Walk to shops and restaurants, hike the coastal path, return to comfort

Grown-up lighthouse getaway with sea views from every room in the heart of buzzing St Ives

For families who love a Great British beach holiday, this beach-side cottage on Hayling Island near Portsmouth is just the ticket

In a Normandy hamlet near the sea, leafy walled grounds envelop the old doctor's house. Now sumptuous, its fine features have been retained

Mountain treks, coastal strolls, a big pool and city culture on the doorstep. This rambling villa makes for the ultimate group getaway

A stylish getaway for couples fleeing the rat race: elegant rooms and tranquil gardens a short stroll from an amazing secret beach