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

Get away from it all in the heart of Northumberland National Park, with walks leaving from your door and incredible dark skies at night

A hilltop setting for this ancient fortress with an illustrious past. You stay in apartments or farmhouses inside or outside the walls

Fresh, inviting bedrooms with leafy garden views and a pretty church next door. Moffat's spectacular Grey Mare's Tail waterfall nearby

A classic French beauty of a place; home to an engaging young family who love to entertain and look after you with great care

Up in the hills, with Hay Bluff towering beside, this old stone house is sheltered in the valley with the brook rushing past to a waterfall

A dear little cottage with many comforts and a private garden, off the beaten track and surrounded by mountains, valleys and trees

Pops of colour and neon signs bring fun to this smart and warm family home near Brancaster beach

Magnificent house with old-fashioned charm and gardens leading down to the Beaulieu River – take the footpath to Beaulieu or Bucklers Hard

An eco B&B (minus hair shirt) in the stunning Meon Valley surrounded by woodland and wildlife - a Sawday's Community Champion

2 super family apartments in the unspoilt Serre Chevalier valley, with a private chef if you’d like one, and delightful Pippa to welcome you

Get to know Lisbon with ease from this generous and comfortable townhouse hotel bang in the middle of the city centre

Three eco-friendly, fully accessible timber-clad lodges and three cabins on a private, beautiful lake - a Sawday's Community Champion

A sparkling restaurant with stylish rooms well placed for exploring Pembrokeshire’s hills, coastal path and sandy beaches

A large and light house sitting by itself in lovely countryside with a big pool, maturing gardens and superb views up to Saignon on the hill

An 18th-century watermill with millrace and pond, now a smart B&B with a swimming pool and pretty gardens, run by charming English hosts

High up and with splendid views of the estuary and harbour, this roomy apartment is a very comfortable base for seaside holidays

Rural bliss at the end of the lane: a cottage for 2 with wine and local biscuits in the hamper and farmers’ markets within a 5-mile drive