A small, trendy hotel, very much of its time, with oodles of style, stunning bedrooms and fantastic staff

You’ll find Norfolk ales, French wines and a hint of eccentricity at this old-school inn, where local food and comfy beds keep you smiling

An old sporting lodge in Argyll renovated with sensitivity – fish in the river, gaze at the night skies, climb Ben Udlaidh

The cottage looks down over Lough Swilly, idyllic for boats and safe swims... and the neighbours are friendly, just sheep and cows

Big house in peaceful lush oasis among the bananas, vines and aloe vera, a 20-minute walk down into Funchal

An old-world inn full of colour, with open fires, cosy rooms, local food and the magnificent Northumberland National Park all around

Fall in love with this riverside village, lost in a valley in lower Normandy, and this sunny house for couples or families

A beautifully renovated lighthouse with stunning views from the lantern room. Pretty bedrooms, great walking and fabulous breakfasts

Stylish eco barns with generous hampers - Threshing Barn sleeps 8, Hay Barn 2. Close to village, beach & pub, with friendly owners close by

A lovely 1910 village house, deep in sleepy countryside, with delightful owners, delicious home cooking and a pretty garden for lazy days

A lovely restored house on a farm beside a cluster of ancient buildings surrounded by lush forest and grasslands – a deeply rural spot

A swishly renovated detached hideaway up a hill, surrounded by vineyards and with a covered deck for sweeping views just outside Beaune

A tranquil cabin for two in rural countryside near arty Totnes: there are walks from the door and all of Devon is yours to explore

Get away from it all in the heart of Northumberland National Park, with walks leaving from your door and incredible dark skies at night

Take breakfast on the terrace, splash in the fabulous pool. A secluded, friendly, immaculate villa close to golf and surfing beaches

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

A delightful holiday home for a big family or group of close friends. Children and dogs can charge about safely, you can unwind completely

Stylishly refurbished gastro inn on historic market square with gorgeous bedrooms, local ciders and some rather tasty food