Treat yourself in 2021

Comfortable cottage steeped in history and surrounded by nature, a stroll from seaside villages, family-friendly beaches and good pubs

Peace and refinement perched over the Gulf of Morbihan with sweeping views, a little spa and just-landed seafood for supper

A beautifully restored listed barn of Westmorland stone sitting in a conservation area village in spectacular walking country, near Appleby

Serene 18th-century mansion in the historic centre of Avignon filled with eclectic art and surrounded by an immaculate garden

Spread out in much style with friends or family in a beautifully renovated Victorian farmhouse at the foot of the Howgill fells

An exquisitely restored 1850s townhouse, steeped in history, with a sweet garden and within walking distance of the historic centre of Porto

A super stylish barn conversion with idyllic organic gardens to explore: five acres of woods, orchard, wildflower meadow and natural pond

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

Spacious bolthole for two with long sea views: explore the wilds of the Scottish Isles, watch plenty of wildlife from big windows

Brilliantly situated for the Baroque triangle of Noto, Modica and Ragusa. Simple and charming, with a garden and pool

Go completely Dordogne in this elegantly renovated farmhouse with views, a beautiful private swimming pool and large garden

A lovely big old house with stone mullions and loads of space surrounded by a mature garden, with the New Forest pressing in from all sides

Characterful house in a sociable village near Frome; wander to the pub, explore Nunney Castle, relax in the garden. Breakfasts are delicious

Aesthetes will love the clean lines, purity of design and views to the sea through olives, on the coast between Polignano and Monopoli

A stylishly converted hillside folly in its own wildflower meadow. Romantic and secluded, but with the best of Veneto within easy reach.

Stroll on the beach then return for a tasty Scandinavian-inspired supper before heading to your spotless bedroom. Bliss

Rural peace in this eco-friendly Cotswold stone barn with relaxed owners. Take the Bothy loft too if you have an extra couple of guests