A sleek, light-filled, beautifully designed, minimalist space for 4 with wrap-around views from the living room and pool

An indulging stay - exquisite decor, cosy fire, honesty bar, champagne hamper... Wellies & Barbours to borrow for yomps in Dales or Lakes

A stylish, thoughtful and impressive place for a family holiday, in a dreamy Charentais landscape with the odd sheep to keep you company

A hilltop setting for this ancient fortress with an illustrious past. You stay in apartments or farmhouses inside or outside the walls

Unwind here in the rolling hills with the river bustling along, your own secluded garden and an unpretentious cottage full of character

Spacious house with a big garden, a swimming pool and all home comforts; the beach and good restaurants are less than 10 minutes away

Come for wide open countryside criss-crossed by a myriad of footpaths and this very comfortable, stylish and roomy retreat

A 200-year-old cortijo in a totally tranquil spot with gated pool, two acres of grounds, an orchard and olive terraces with mountain views

Soak up Provençal peace in a charming estate in the Alpilles, with stylish ground-floor B&B rooms, olives, vines and a friendly family dog

A beautiful rural escape for couples or families with the delights of the Cotswolds all around. Dogs very welcome too

Proper village pub with much-praised food and cosy rooms; country walks lead from the door and Oxford is half an hour away

A dog-friendly hotel with traditional bedrooms, excellent breakfasts & a cool bar set on a peaceful side street, minutes from the centre

A lovely little bolthole to return to after days out exploring pretty Cotswold villages and walking in an AONB straight from the door

Pops of colour and neon signs bring fun to this smart and warm family home near Brancaster beach

An absolute peach of an apartment on the first floor of this iconic building with stunning views over the harbour and St Michael's Mount

Pippa tells you where to find wild flowers, babbling brooks and butterflies... and hike, bike and swim. Magic for families

Be spoiled in this large stone house, with sumptuous bedrooms, thoughtful breakfasts and a verdant garden, just minutes from the city

A friendly, generous, big old house with not an ounce of pretension. Big families will adore gathering here to have fun and unwind