Friendly hosts, good food and clever design in this house looking over Kilmartin Glen. Slow down, watch the sunrise and marvel at the peace

A grand spot with superb Peak District views for this secluded, immaculate conversion of a handsome stable block - spacious and light

A fine designer house and pool above the coastal hurly-burly and one of the loveliest coves in Spain, backing onto a nature park. Happy hols

This grand house on the river Derwent oozes old-fashioned comfort – find traditional bedrooms, delicious food and an open fire

Escape to the heart of the Haute-Savoie and this impressive château near Annecy, Mont Blanc and Lake Geneva

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

Come for sea air, independent shops, great places to eat and this quirky cottage with plenty of room and a sunny walled garden

View-filled, beautifully converted and toasty warm, this old donkey shed is perfect for walkers, cyclists, peace-seekers and lovers

An airy converted barn with beautiful woodwork and countryside views. Reach riverside restaurants and St Malo within a 15-minute drive

A nature-filled estate for smart lodge holidays in rural peace with woods and coast to explore, onsite activities and yummy homemade meals

A tranquil and tucked-away feel for this terraced cottage with private patio, communal garden and plenty of room for six

A hop from St Mark’s Square, this long-standing hotel - a delightful family affair - could not be better placed for exploring Venice

An historic, moated manor house dating from the 16th-century, fully restored and with all mod cons, including an indoor heated pool

A relaxed country feel in this fine family villa. It has space and comfort for six with gardens, private pool, and tennis court

A delightful Arts & Crafts lodge house on a lovely estate sitting in a dramatic setting on the western flank of the Malvern Hills

A hop from the Côte d'Azur is this elegant home: bring friends, explore the garden, curl up on the sofa, dip in the heated pool

A beautiful old farmhouse, carefully renovated with great authenticity and charm, surrounded by other farm buildings and a walled garden

A light, bright, art-filled space with private garden on a quiet residential street just a short walk from shops, markets and good food