Come for an exceptionally inviting 17th-century inn, a chocolate-box Cotswold village, excellent local food and ales, very comfortable rooms

Set off on blissful walks, trek home to crumpets and tea. There’s no better place to escape the 21st century than rural Devon

Traditional beamed cottage, tucked in the hills, with views to distant beaches plus colourful gardens and a pool

Great design along with much comfort and warmth an hour from Inverness airport, but a world away from the city and with stunning views

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

Traditional Provencal farmhouse with a large garden and a swimming pool. Historic villages with markets and great restaurants close by

Peace, space and sophisticated living at a serene villa-apartment in the hills above Cannes

At these small hilltop apartments and studios near Cádiz, find history to delight you, massages to soothe you

A characterful coaching inn in a lively market town surrounded by manicured countryside - Chester's mighty Roman walls are close

Beautiful, fresh townhouse with spoiling touches just outside the city walls of Canterbury. Whitstable close by, eateries a walk away

Friendly inn in the middle of Sedbergh. Lots of bedrooms to choose from, suntrap picnic area, walks in the Yorkshire Dales on the doorstep

25 sleek cabins by a shimmering lake, a clubhouse with rooms, restaurants, gym, pool and activities galore around these 1000 acres of wild nature

A romantic and very comfortable retreat in a smartly converted dairy with a pretty garden, close to the South Downs

A captivating place for couples and families with fabulous views, pool and foodie hosts. River water sports, markets and vineyards near

The Dordogne flows through the gastronomic heart of France, where stunning villages cling to rock faces and historic riches are in store

A flamboyant place! You're in the heart of this charming market town, just a hop from the river and a stroll from pretty squares and bistros

Contemporary boathouse for all the family. Find rock pools, a shingle beach and plenty of ozone in the salty Cornish air

Fall asleep to the sound of the sea in your dreamy thatched cottage, one of 6, right on the beach for those head-clearing walks...