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

Wake to ocean views, breakfast overlooking the sea and a beach stroll in the afternoon from this smart lodge on the Dunskey Estate

Guarded by high gates is a spacious oasis on the edge of the village, full of friendliness and charm, perfect for walking, cycling, markets

Eight miles from York, near Moors and coast, this smart historic home is just the ticket for families and small groups of friends

Glorious airy living space in this superbly restored barn, a terrace with long views and a pool across the garden - bikes to borrow too

Get to know Lisbon with ease from this generous and comfortable townhouse hotel bang in the middle of the city centre

Two lovely old cottages, part of the 1700 stable block on the St Giles estate, with 5,000 acres to roam, for walkers and peace seekers

11 rooms yet huge personality: travel mementoes, bright colours, local breakfasts... in a fun market town under the Cotswold escarpment

A gorgeously quirky historic building overlooking the bustling harbour with a cracking bar, St Austell ales, superb food and stylish rooms

A serene retreat basking above the Algarve with sea views from the garden and pool, and charming Moorish details

Come for the gloriously peaceful countryside and this 1700s house and garden, scrupulously renovated and with plenty of space

Gorgeous thatched country cottage bolthole for two - perfect for a romantic escape - bring the pooch and explore Somerset

Sleek, smart apartments on the first floor of a 19th-century building in Verona's most fashionable residential/commercial neighbourhood

A Georgian manor house in the old quarter of Penzance, close to the water, with good food and a chilled vibe

Three family friendly cottages on this gorgeous eco farm with private gardens and organised outdoor activities if you like joining in

Good old-fashioned service, fresh and gleaming surroundings, great food and very comfortable rooms at this rejuvenated roadside inn

Gaze out to the shimmering bay from your bird and nature-filled retreat in the tree-studded mountains near Alcúdia

Come to a gorgeous bolthole, just for two, in a sleepy riverside village with the delights of the Corrèze at your feet