High-up, simple apartments, pools with fabulous views; kids play-things and donkeys, the glittering coast, Rapallo and Portofino down below

Two peaceful spaces in a beautiful garden with a morning concert from the birds and a terrace for magical outdoor meals

An entire literary estate on the Brittany coast, with a trio of restored houses, fabulous gardens and a private path to the beach

A traditional coaching inn dating from the 18th century with good food served in private and public dining rooms on the Wellington Estate

Sitting at the end of the estate's private driveway, this sandstone building has grand Italianate columns and comfortable interiors

Location, location, location - you can't beat it, so look past the dated kitchen and bathrooms and enjoy this light, bright, coastal home

Amazing beaches, a pub you can hike to, a train to get you to Snowdonia... and your own remote cottage with stunning views

A small top terrace can be booked for romantic evenings and you can lunch or dinner at the delightful floating restaurant

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

A niftily restored, open-plan, beamed hayloft, just the ticket for romantics, with gorgeous views of fields and open countryside

Canoeing on the Tamar, valley walks galore, with the woodland garden a sea of daffodils in the spring. A magical self-catering hideaway

Beautifully restored historical building in the heart of Vichy with a fabulous pool and spa, just steps away from the famous Opera House

Up a narrow lane this dreamy pub with rooms has views to the South Downs. Stay for supper, let the kids run free in the garden playground

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

Bountiful breakfasts, the warmest of owners and Breton adventures. Enjoy romantic ruins, quaint villages and delicious seafood suppers

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

Live like a local. Art lovers, book lovers and walkers will be happy here above an art gallery in the centre of town

Three simple, traditional apartments in an ancient convent building with a beautiful botanical garden in the heart of the historic centre