Families and walkers will be happy at this unfussy seaside retreat with beaches down the road and coastal paths right by your door

You'll feel relaxed in this big light-filled house with plunge pool and outdoor cinema; walk along the river with Portugal on the other side

In peaceful Burgundy countryside, a beautifully-restored farmhouse with B&B rooms, delicious regional food and an inviting pool

Refurbished pub in a village high in the hills of the North York Moors, with stylish rooms and unpretentious food using quality ingredients

Rural bliss at the end of the lane: a cottage for 2 with wine and local biscuits in the hamper and farmers’ markets within a 5-mile drive

Laze under the loggia, drink in superb, sweeping Umbrian views and wine from the vines beyond the pool; sleep peacefully in grand style

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

Two homely gîtes sleeping 4 and 2 in rural farm country. Walk to the bakery; drive 15 minutes to Saint-Malo and riverside restaurants

A 17th-century Grade II listed inn, bustling with a mix of visitors and locals, friendly staff, very comfortable rooms and scrumptious food

A row of old brick stables now craftily converted into a light-filled and very peaceful place to stay with a garden room and gorgeous views

Special back-to-nature, stargazing loft for couples and families, on a nature-filled estate in Piedmont

Come for the glorious Northumbrian countryside and a neat-as-a-pin cottage with much comfort and a private garden near to the coast

Wisteria, clematis and roses clamber up this pretty stone barn conversion with its own big garden surrounded by mature trees and many birds

Bring boots, maps, your dog and an appetite for high places and deep comfort in this restored farm conversion

Victorian almshouse with architectural pedigree, sweeping countryside views and easy access to charming local towns

A renovated, comfy Victorian cottage behind a small village pub, a hub for the local community and with good food, ales and wine

An airy converted barn with beautiful woodwork and countryside views. Reach riverside restaurants and St Malo within a 15-minute drive

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