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

Eschew the crowds for your own slice of bliss in this ancient hamlet with village green - self-catering with a hotel feel and dreamy pool

Swing off the main road through the village, up into the hills along a narrow track and through a gate, observed by curious sheep

Rural peace just an hour from London in your own gorgeous converted hay barn, ten minutes from Alton

A most enchanting and welcoming Provençal mas sitting in acres of private parkland with woods, meadows and a small lake for magical stays

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

Your own apartment in a listed manor house with lovely light rooms and stunning grounds with views over farmland to the coast and Lundy

A converted 18th-century chapel in the heart of Bruton with an all-day restaurant, in-house bakery, wine store and south-facing terrace

A cosy nest on the ramparts of an ancient fishing port, with sparkling lagoon views from a top-floor living area

A rather grand, opulent house with warm owners, interesting furniture and art and some fine Renaissance architectural elements intact

A small and stylish townhouse retreat in leafy Folkestone with excellent bedrooms and a terrace for breakfast in summer

Gaze over sublime vistas, refresh in the plunge pool, cook up a barbecue treat. A Provençal studio, simply furnished and deeply relaxing

A really friendly French family home, steeped in history and tradition with delicious home-grown food, a lovely garden and peaceful pool

A family retreat high above the river Dordogne and deep in woodland - with heated pool, games room and village restaurants a stroll away

Your own cottage on a wine estate in a very beautiful part of the South Downs, famed for world-class sparkling wines

Five tranquil apartments surrounded by Tuscan countryside just over half an hour's drive from Siena - hire them all for a group holiday

Elegant farmhouse B&B. Drawing room with a log fire, generous breakfasts with home produce, cookery courses and friendly welcoming hosts

Adorable cottage with a Highland lodge feel – walk straight into the hills, swim in the Spey, relax in the whisky room and sitooterie