A stylish timber frame eco build, clad with recycled steel and with an upstairs living space to make the most of the glorious sunsets

The privacy of a big terraced garden, a small decked pool and attractive, clutter-free rooms - close to harbour town bustle and restaurants

Four bright and warm cottages with gardens, for families and friends, plus activities for children and endless walks for you and your dog

A lovingly restored 19th-century farmhouse sitting between the Galtees and Ballyhouras, with a hot tub waiting at day's end

Big, beautiful Moorish-style villa for parties of up to 10, near mountains, coast and Granada. The rooftop views are jaw-dropping…

Charming trulli apartments promise rustic comfort and panoramic views (horses too). Perfectly placed for exploring the area

Winter fires, a summer pool, and gorgeous food all year round... Live slow in the hills of

Surrounded by wildlife and water, this ultra-modern house has huge windows, white walls and designer furnishings. Blissfully remote

On the side of a hill in the little-known Marche, a happy young farmhouse with an elegant saltwater pool, and wonderful meals from Kelda

Light and sunny annexe with your own entrance in the centre of vibrant Buckfastleigh with lovely gardens, for couples plus a child or two

Walkers and wild-lifers, here is your place in the Pyrenees. Colour, character, a welcoming family, log fires and delicious home cooking

Feel at ease in a lovely old townhouse filled with pictures and personality and including a separate loft apartment

Unwind and feel part of the family in beautiful rural Yorkshire. The farmhouse is rambling and peaceful, rooms are comfy, breakfast generous

Escape to the edge of the Atlantic. Find airy rooms and good food served from terraces overlooking the ocean - all with a green conscience

A Cotswolds hideaway in a cottage on a farm, with space to roam for children, and glorious valley views

Come for glorious walking countryside and warm fuss-free Sally, who gives you freshly baked scones when you arrive and beautiful bedrooms

Inland Algarve, away from the crowds – this gorgeous house with pool and gardens is a haven for families and friends