Choose between airy bedrooms up an elegant stair, or magnificent rooms at garden-level with private terraces. Find sweetness and warmth

Fun, playful space for a couple (+ 2 kids) with a semaphore code to crack, shared terrace & rainbow bathroom - a Sawday's Community Champion

A striking cabin, drenched in light, with views over open countryside to the Sugar Loaf in the distance

Come to this cosy barn down a winding lane for a back-to-nature escape: hike the Black Mountains, splash in the stream, gaze at the views

Take your pick from guided horse-trekking to grand banqueting at this traditional château; drive to explore WWI history and the lovely coast

Unwind here in the rolling hills with the river bustling along, your own secluded garden and an unpretentious cottage full of character

An enchanting escape immersed in nature yet only 40 minutes by train into the Eternal City for art and history-filled days

A surprisingly roomy interior for this pretty chocolate-box cottage in the middle of the village, just a ten-minute walk from Lulworth Cove

Come for an authentic French village experience in this old stone house next to the church with glorious countryside for walks and cycles

Creative owners have made a gorgeous, arty space for couples or a small group of friends; good beaches and Salcombe are close

A mix of bold colours, modern art and vintage finds give this classic French mansion bags of personality

An elegant, historical building in the heart of Catania - an intimate hotel, yet grand with gorgeous architecture and a wonderful welcome

Jaunty beach huts on Felpham beach with sea views, coastal walks from the door and access to the hotel. For couples, families and dog lovers

A serene riverside retreat on the Lot, with manicured gardens and a shared pool, tennis court and children's playground for socialising

Cosy bolthole for two in a charming market town on the edge of Dartmoor – stroll to restaurants and shops or explore the moors

A large handsome 1800s manor, now a peaceful haven for free-range families and creative types on the edge of vibrant Richelieu in the Loire

A super Georgian cottage with its own private garden, very comfortable bedrooms and acres of bird-filled grounds to explore