A big warm, generous, house for a large group with a fenced garden and stunning views into the far distance. Child and dog friendly

A real gem set back from the hustle and bustle but perfectly placed to explore the city's many charms

A botanical beauty deep in the Loire Valley, this elegant house has history and heart in abundance

Strolling distance from the village of Seggiano, peace and beauty fill every corner of this ancient, view-filled retreat

A wonderful surprise inside this 1590 house sitting in a beautiful walled garden full of fruit trees, just off the High Street

Everything is on the doorstep and you'll find much comfort at these smart self-catering apartments in the heart of the city

Between Penzance and Helston and close to sandy beaches is a sweet space for four. Good for young families and all garden lovers

You're beautifully looked after in this gorgeous Tuscan house. Come for Alpine walks, historic trails and wild nature all around

Come for the gloriously peaceful countryside and this 1700s house and garden, scrupulously renovated and with plenty of space

Get away from it all in 'old' France, where melons taste like melons & hikes start from the door. This rural bolthole is a serious treat

A 200-year-old quintessential Umbrian farmhouse with pool, immersed in nature and with no immediate neighbours for lazy, peaceful days

Cosy apartment for two in a cluster of farm buildings near Hawkshead, surrounded by countryside and with a good pub a stroll away

Elegant, calm, charming B&B in a 12th-century house surrounded by fields, quiet country roads and vibrant little villages

You're on an ancient packhorse trail just a stone's throw from the coast. There's a timeless feel to this place and the peace is deep

Superb, all-organic agriturismo built of straw bales and offering wonderful home-grown natural food, a delightful family, great walking

Lawns, paths and walnut trees, rolling views in every direction... a serene place to stay in every season. Sweet luxury for a big family!

Come for big skies, grand walking and hilly cycling. Style and comfort abound in this cottage set on the hillside with views to North Uist

An architect-designed bolthole with two art galleries, a restaurant, studios and a paper mill by the seaside - a Sawday’s Community Champion