Fun, playful space for a couple (+ 2 kids) with a semaphore code to crack, shared terrace & rainbow bathroom - a Sawday's Community Champion

Light, bright and smartly decorated, this grown-up B&B is a calm retreat from the hectic whirl near charming Colwell Bay, Isle of Wight

Come with friends for a cookery course, or with the kids, and enjoy the creative feel of the place - and the food! Venice 40 mins by train

Restored stone barn on a farm in the Lake District National Park, with views of fields and woods and an excellent pub nearby

An unbelievably stunning setting for this renovated 15th-century villa with garden on a hillside overlooking the famed Florence skyline

Minutes from old Ajaccio (a scenic cycle ride) is a charming small hotel with a stunning bay setting, and majestic mountains behind

The view is pure Canaletto, the vibe is modern and laid back. Just minutes from all Venice’s best bits, but with far fewer tourists

Tranquil manor house deep in Bordeaux wine region with six acres of grounds, a tennis court and swimming pool

Walkers and wild-lifers, here is your place in the Pyrenees. Colour, character, a welcoming family, log fires and delicious home cooking

Bags of character within and without at this four-storey village house with rooftop views over the mountains, next to a 12th-century church

Weaving medieval magic, this dreamy hideaway is an ideal base for nature-loving gourmands to explore the region

Two comfortably converted farm buildings, with a shared pool on a gentle south-east sloping vineyard with wonderful views

A truly peaceful and charming hideout in a joyful, bird-filled setting - look after yourselves and retreat, or be thoroughly spoiled

A charming old cottage, steeped in history and in a stunning setting, close to the Coast Path and overlooking the bustling harbour at Fowey

Spacious rooms with lovely linen, plus top-notch food in a wonderful setting, this is the best A303 stopover for miles

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

A converted farmhouse set in a large mature garden, well located for exploring the delights of the Lot et Garonne south of the Dordogne

Four bright and warm cottages with gardens, for families and friends, plus activities for children and endless walks for you and your dog