Everything you need is here: a wood-burner for winter, a pool and spacious terraces for summer, and peace and beauty all year round

Airy interiors, good local food and a blissful rural setting for this refurbished inn, popular with locals and with a happy, bustling vibe

A cosy bolthole near Paris's best museums, monuments and churches. A peaceful sleep and simple buffet breakfast set you up for sightseeing

Thoughtful red brick barn conversion on a working farm. Peaceful, practical and within easy reach of outdoor activities

Classic crofter’s cottage with a minimalist chic makeover - soft colours, designer lighting - surrounded by peace; a romantic hideaway

For families and friends, foodies, surfers and lovers of southern Spain’s historic, vibrant Costa de la Luz

Five beautiful suites in the south wing of this fairy tale castle, filled with architectural features, family history and much grandeur

Quirky art hotel in the heart of trendy Brighton – there's a great bar, stylish rooms and wonderful breakfasts

Rolling lawns, Georgian glamour and countryside views – gather the gang for slow days, wild walks and starry Northumberland skies

Character and quirk in old and new design and furnishing – private terraces, a shared pool, great walking, cycling and wine-tasting

Creative owners have made a gorgeous, arty space for couples or a small group of friends; good beaches and Salcombe are close

Everything is on the doorstep and you'll find much comfort at these smart self-catering apartments in the heart of the city

Come for stunning views down to the bay of La Herradura and this traditional, family-focused 1990s house on three floors

Feel at ease in a lovely old townhouse filled with pictures and personality and including a separate loft apartment

Gather your favourites for a getaway in deepest France. Bike the countryside, dip in the heated pool and sprawl out in this inviting space

A true gem - sleep in a small hillside castle, share delicious communal meals, walk or cycle to the beautiful waterfalls nearby

A lovely 19th-century stone mas with south-facing terrace, garden and pool for relaxed family holidays, just off the D99 in a small hamlet

An 18th-century watermill with millrace and pond, now a smart B&B with a swimming pool and pretty gardens, run by charming English hosts