Come for a big gathering of friends or family and take the whole house plus an extra cottage in the pretty gardens – swim in the pool, relax

Shed your urban cares here with a gorgeous living space, woods and meadows to wander and stunning views of The Black Mountains

Come for super ridgeway walks and explore charming towns and villages from this pretty 18th-century cottage in the Chalke Valley

Get to know Lisbon with ease from this generous and comfortable townhouse hotel bang in the middle of the city centre

Provençal charm floats through the ground floor of this 18th-century home in a vineyard near Lorgues. Walk, cycle, swim, enjoy the peace

A glorious old house circled on three sides by a duck-filled medieval moat – perfect for adventurous families

An impressive limestone house on three levels created within the ruins of an ancient village with uninterrupted views of the Vézère valley

An absolute peach of an apartment on the first floor of this iconic building with stunning views over the harbour and St Michael's Mount

In an outstanding area for lovers of food and wine, here are 3 beautiful boltholes in the Alto Douro, the oldest wine region in the world

High in the heavenly hills is this very smartly converted farm building, with underfloor heating, much glass, wood and exposed brickwork

An enviable hideaway on a cobbled street high on a hill, with stunning views next to Galileo's house, the Villa Bardini and gardens

In the heel of Italy’s boot, a spacious converted village mill, surrounded by citrus groves. Culture abounds & you’re close to the coast

A beautiful rural escape for couples or families with the delights of the Cotswolds all around. Dogs very welcome too

Eat in the sheltered, quirky, outdoor dining area, enjoy Madame's colourful garden in its village setting - ideal for those on a budget

Deep in the Lake District, a well-loved family home with open fires and heavenly views, a private woodland and a short walk to a good pub

Come for a village feel, rural peace and boundless Portuguese countryside at this charming whitewashed home with a super terrace with views

For families and friends, foodies, surfers and lovers of southern Spain’s historic, vibrant Costa de la Luz