Between Penzance and Helston and close to sandy beaches is a sweet space for four. Good for young families and all garden lovers

Sweep along the gravel drive through lawns and specimen trees to this elegant manor house with 17th-century roots

High up and with splendid views of the estuary and harbour, this roomy apartment is a very comfortable base for seaside holidays

A wonderfully comfortable light-filled house with long views, a sandy beach to walk to, fabulous walking and wildlife and a superb kitchen

Good looking barn conversion for sociable gatherings on an organic farm – meet the animals, take a day trip, go walking

Gorgeous old pile in five acres of blissful country between the Dales and the Lakes - it’s super relaxed and perfect for everybody

A village setting for this family-friendly cottage-in-a-row with private garden next to the owners' pretty 17th-century thatched house

Strolling distance from the village of Seggiano, peace and beauty fill every corner of this ancient, view-filled retreat

Swim with frogs in the freshwater pool, breakfast in the sunshine, play boules by moonlight. Châteaux don't get much more rural

Light-filled gites share a lovely pool, with pétanque, ping-pong and bikes to borrow – bring friends and take all three

Genuine hosts, fabulous food, a swimming pool and a private speedboat for exploring the coast; a sandy beach is a ten-minute walk away

Contemporary studio in a classic Cotswold village. Peaceful bolthole for creatives and walkers - with shops, cafés and pubs a stroll away

Stylish B&B near the fashionable Chartrons quarter. A charming host, spacious rooms, a courtyard garden and delicious breakfasts

A lovely spot in an AONB for this bright and airy converted barn, one of four round a gravelled courtyard on a 600-acre estate

Find beauty and tranquillity on this historic Dordogne estate for up to fourteen - plus a feast of designer colour and a fine pool to share

Light, bright and smartly decorated, this grown-up B&B is a calm retreat from the hectic whirl near charming Colwell Bay, Isle of Wight

A magical medieval castello, gloriously gothic with tower, moat and ghost, fit for a Shakespearian play.

A beguiling retreat for a couple or a family of four – feel cosy and secluded in a thatched cottage close to the coast