A traditional cottage in Polruan on the Fowey estuary with harbour and cove views and a tea shop and two pubs in the village

A really well thought-out escape for a small family with children. A big garden, pool, petanque court and play barn for indoor fun

Simple country cottage living on a working organic farm. Bring your hiking boots or bikes, stride out from the door

Beautifully connected, engagingly old-fashioned London pad, with a garden. Head out for Vauxhall Park, the Tate, Westminster...

Two cottages for couples: one more traditional, the other fresh and modern, both comfortable and romantic and there's a good pub next door

A peaceful, harmonious house with roots in the 14th century, a glorious enclosed pool area and a huge amount of space for happy gatherings

This famous old country house might not come cheap, but where else can you splash out in such decadent style for life’s big celebrations?

All you'd hope for, and more! Enormous rooms, marvellous beams, majestic views and wines from their vineyard

Bags of character within and without at this four-storey village house with rooftop views over the mountains, next to a 12th-century church

A joyful, inviting house on a 15-acre smallholding in Devon. Super food, gracious hosts, delightful bedrooms - leave feeling nourished

A contemporary country-house hotel with a lovely spa and peaceful gardens - Sandringham and the north Norfolk coast are close

A stylish, refined 17th-century house off a quiet street with its own garden and lots of generous surprises, a short hop to everything

Top-notch apartments in the heart of old Jérez for couples and families on the bodega trail. A daily market in town and fab beaches near by

'Pinch me' views over Lake Como, a stony beach below, Varenna on your doorstep... these chic apartments are in an idyllic spot

An elegant 1890 home for 8 in vibrant Bembridge for birdwatching, beaches and wildlife, with hot tub and extra beds for overflow guests

This is a superb base to explore the island's glittering bays, vibrant coastal cities, mountains, valleys and forests

Exquisite apartments and houses in an old monastery in tranquil Umbrian countryside. Stylish interiors, fabulous views and a sparkling pool…