Island holidays

Get back to nature in style in these forest eco-cabins for two. Breathtaking views over trees and sandy beaches – even from the bath

From Arduaine pier to sheep-dotted Shuna is 20 minutes… and you almost have the island to yourself! Bliss for wildlife lovers, kids and dogs

Seaside villa for couples near a village on Sicily’s northern coast. Canoe, surf or swim; explore authentic mountain villages

A charming timewarp of a house on Mull – books, curios, family antiques – where the food is delicious and the hill walking remarkable

Rooms at Anne and Frédéric’s calm island hotel each have a distinctive style, from colonial to cottagey. Delicious fish is served at dinner

A magnificent house with matchless grounds, a short stroll from the Downs and coast. Rooms are comfortable, the terraced gardens superb

As the wind whistles outside, you’ll feel super-snug in these 2 stunning eco builds, designed to blend seamlessly with the landscape

Period style with a modern twist, breakfast with an amazing view of the sea - in the heart of Cowes. Perfect for sailors, walkers, cyclists

In fashionable St Martin, a wonderfully peaceful little cottage, quaint, simple and pretty, a hop to the white sand beaches of Île de Ré

The high life at this smart winery. Cellar tours, infinity pool, and beach nearby, couples seeking privacy will love the whole experience

Families and walkers will be happy at this unfussy seaside retreat with beaches down the road and coastal paths right by your door

A warm family and starlit suppers in a grand estate by Soller, near wildflower walks and beaches. Citrus mingles with exotic fragrances

A bountiful setting, verdant with fruit trees and alive with birdsong. Cottage interiors are unfussy and spotless in country style

Simple, comfortable apartments on the wild island of Sant’Antioco, Sardinia’s secret sister. Seek out turquoise seas and hidden coves

A Slow holiday in Sardinia: homemade wines, gorgeous garden, rustic suite, sumptuous breakfasts... hike among cork oaks, snooze in a hammock

Decamp to this glorious 16th-century Abbey with gardens and cloisters intact, filled with history and hidden away in peaceful woodland

Elegant townhouse hotel with wonderfully personal service and fabulous breakfasts – ten minutes from the fast ferry, and dogs are welcome

An island of oyster farms, salt pans and white beaches, woolly donkeys, countless push-bikes and the odd celeb – we love the Ile de Ré!