Treat yourself in 2021

From the beautiful and artistic interiors to magical summer evenings on the terrace, you will feel thrilled to be here. Dreamy views too...

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

In a thrilling mountain landscape made for walkers… 4 eco cottages with some of the most spectacular views in Catalunya

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

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

Come for the utter silence and the rare beauty of this far north-westerly landscape, teeming with wildlife. An antidote to city life

Family-friendly hotel on Ullswater with a pool and a variety of bedrooms, some super-cool - swim in the lake, walk in the hills, eat well

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

An 18th-century chateau on the outskirts of Bordeaux, now a hotel with unusual rooms, amazing food and a floating spa on a lake

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

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

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

Stylish, family-friendly hotel on the side of a peaceful Cotswold hill with big views, well-priced rooms and a 400-acre estate to explore

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

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

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

A gorgeous country-house hotel with big sea views - sparkling interiors, delicious food and a relaxed feel wait within