Places to book for 2022

This architect-designed house by the sea sits just behind the sand dunes at one of Norfolk’s most lovely beaches

Chill under poolside palm trees or lose yourself in novels on super comfy armchairs. Funchal with its colourful markets is within easy reach

A turreted, whimsical château hotel sitting in manicured gardens on a picturesque hill just a five-minute drive from the medieval city

A stylish retreat in the heart of St Ives offering a glimpse of the sea – with an extra double sofabed room for friends or children

A rural place to stay in beautiful mid Wales with homegrown food, charming hosts and breathtaking views from bedrooms

A bright, Scandi-inspired converted stable block with a courtyard garden in a small hamlet near the river Kennall

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

Staggering views fill this design-driven Donegal escape (for adults only). Walk wild Atlantic routes, taste the terroir & seaweed-steam your cares away

Family-friendly barn in glorious grounds with a heated pool - close to Salcombe and the South Hams. Book Top Barn too and come with friends

Explore all the Cotswold gems - Blenheim, Burford; you can be in Oxford in 30 mins. Return to a contemporary conversion for grown-ups

Immerse yourself in an ancient olive grove with dedicated hosts, delicious breakfasts, colourful rooms and an eco-friendly wellness area

A little 1850s farmhouse set in peaceful countryside and surrounded by orchards, meadows and munching cows, near Hautefort

Warm hospitable agriturismo for foodies, designers, wine enthusiasts and all who love the 'real' Sicily. A happy place for families, too

Straight out of a fairy tale, a rustic cottage by a babbling brook: a magical escape for couples, the craggy coast in easy reach

Surrounded by wildlife and water, this ultra-modern house has huge windows, white walls and designer furnishings. Blissfully remote

Immerse yourself in nature, wildlife, sustainability and slow food high up on the edge of a National Park

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

A clutch of airy proprieties, most with their own jasmine-scented terraces arranged around a funky pool.