A sweet retreat for a nature-loving couple, with soul-searching views and the smell of the sea. Logs and Breton cider are on the house...

A newly-renovated barn in a picturesque Cotswold village with an enclosed front garden and the river Eye at the bottom of the drive

Escape to the edge of the Atlantic. Find airy rooms and good food served from terraces overlooking the ocean - all with a green conscience

Visit the walled city of Evora, have dinner with the friendliest hosts, pet the dogs & donkeys. Head out for culture, vineyards and menhirs

Round up family and friends and head for the glorious South Hams and this eco-friendly barn conversion for ten with extra cottage

Thoughtful red brick barn conversion on a working farm. Peaceful, practical and within easy reach of outdoor activities

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

On top of sand dunes, this bright and airy cottage has glorious views, walks are lovely and you can bring your dog

Glass-and-timber doors bathe you with light, gaze at big skies and the river Dart lapping. Sublime year round, it's one of our favourites

Former pear-press cellar, now a swish bolthole with magical mountain views. In the village centre, 15-minutes’ drive to the Paradiski slopes

Elegant Italian style in a sensitively-restored villa with sweeping views over rolling hills and forests

An elegant townhouse, built in 1830 and once the sous-préfecture for Rochefort, with spacious, light-filled rooms and a garden with pool

Four bright and warm cottages with gardens, for families and friends, plus activities for children and endless walks for you and your dog

Sustainably built Suffolk retreat with plenty of space for friends and family to properly unwind - a steam room seals the deal

Treat yourself to a bit of a rest with the one you love at this dreamy gîte in glorious countryside, with pool, garden and gorgeous walks

Exceptional generosity reigns at this complex of 5 excellent, colourful holiday apartments, with pool and meals, on the Sorrento Peninsula

Minutes from old Ajaccio (a scenic cycle ride) is a charming small hotel with a stunning bay setting, and majestic mountains behind

A lovely old house and rambling garden in a medieval village with a monumental château, 12th-century church and a good local restaurant