Great gulps of ozone will engulf you at this architect-designed 1960s beach house - light, bright and sparkling, just like the ocean

On top of sand dunes, this bright and airy cottage has glorious views, walks are lovely and you can bring your dog

Walk, ride, bike or canoe, climb a mountain, head for Hay, then return to a comfortable bar, warm bedrooms and delicious food

Dreamy, languid beauty at this spacious, airy, arty house with garden and pool in typical Pugliese countryside

A spacious and bright old sandstone farm building with private garden, all one one level and with lovely views over fields and countryside

Stay in the grounds of a 19th-century château turned family home, where 500-year-old oak trees shade a glorious garden

A roomy, open-plan space for romantics, with complete privacy but with pub, bakery and views of the market garden from your own terrace

Thatched cottage perfect for families; surfing at Croyde, walks on Exmoor, sunny barbecues in the garden and cosying up by the wood-burner

An exquisitely restored 1850s townhouse, steeped in history, with a sweet garden and within walking distance of the historic centre of Porto

An open-plan kitchen, sunny terrace and fruitful gardens shine at this private hillside villa. From here, it's easy to ski, swim or sunbathe

A converted stable on a peaceful farm surrounded by acres of countryside - a Sawday's Community Champion

Cosy Lakeland stone barn in acres of peaceful countryside for walkers, wildlife lovers and those wishing for a retreat

Two comfortably converted farm buildings, with a shared pool on a gentle south-east sloping vineyard with wonderful views

A welcoming country-house hotel that’s popular with locals and visitors alike - good food, stylish rooms and an airy restaurant wait

For artists, walkers and peace seekers - authentic simplicity at this mountain hideaway with an infinity pool and breathtaking views

Welcome to the delights of a 15th-century Breton manor house, a meandering river inhabited by otters, and hosts who adore what they do

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

Converted barn with the most welcoming owners – the garden and pool are all yours; explore a less touristy part of the Dordogne