A lovely villa with masses of space, filled with modern art and near to walking trails, beaches, shops and restaurants

A spacious courtyard, two ancient yews and this lovely restored house ooze charm - swim, cycle, walk in glorious countryside, taste cognac

A truly special barn conversion, flooded with light and with its own decked outdoor space surrounded by bucolic countryside

Music evenings, pop-up theatre nights and great food at the Sash brasserie. You’re just a stroll from shops and bars

Historic pub with immaculate new bedrooms and a happy atmosphere. A waterside terrace for summer, blazing open fires for winter

Chichester, blessed with a stunning natural setting, is great for a city break - and this Georgian coach house the perfect bolthole for 2

This warm and friendly little hotel is on a mission - to give you really good food, excellent wine and a very comfortable night's sleep

In wine country, a beautifully revived 16th-century manor and hospitable B&B. Visit Angers’ cathedral, cruise along the Loire to Saumur

A stunner of a setting for this restored croft house with long views to a sparkling loch and a lively village nearby. Good beaches too

On a magical peninsular in west Galloway, land of sea and cows, 2 stylish cottages & a farmhouse perfect for nature-loving families...

The smallest of three secluded cottages that share a gravel courtyard and a beautiful garden with cathedral views

Come for a bright, roomy, uber-green and accessible larch-clad space with garden and pond in pretty countryside

A glorious retreat for nature lovers with a natural swimming pool, bikes to borrow and the timeless soundtrack of the water surrounding you

A sweet cottage on the estate of celebrated artist Sir Sidney Nolan's former home with 250 acres to explore - a Sawday's Community Champion

The South West Coast Path passes by this waterfront pub on the Teign estuary. Come for fresh bedrooms, classic dishes and excellent walking

A big, homely farmhouse on the Umbria/Tuscany border for family holidays filled with sunshine, outdoor frolics and good food

Enjoy views of the South Downs from this converted milking parlour for 2 or 4 - fill up on the breakfast hamper and head out on long walks

Elegant Italian style in a sensitively-restored villa with sweeping views over rolling hills and forests