Come for a big gathering of friends or family and take the whole house plus an extra cottage in the pretty gardens – swim in the pool, relax

Tucked away privately in part of a spectacular listed manor house, this apartment has wonderful views across to Hartland and the sea

A fine old 1890 homestead in the colonial style on a large estate, with a lovely pool, two lakes and delicious Portuguese food

A remote, rustic place for a digital detox - wildly romantic and perfect in summer with the doors open. Children can play in safety

A 300-year-old cottage and a secluded, magical setting next to the longest sea loch in the UK, for walkers, dreamers and nature lovers

Warmth and comfort on the Pink Granite Coast where the wind and waves lull you to sleep, and bedrooms overlook the cedars or the sea

Comfortable home with wood fires, gracious bedrooms and convivial living rooms. The drive is full of blossom and daffodils in spring

High on a hill in the Tyne Valley, undisturbed except by birds singing and the wind whistling; views swoop down to a magical landscape

Delightful hamlet of beautifully restored cottages with a pool, surrounded by fields, forest and deer. The perfect spot for a digital detox

Once a pub, now a friendly home, with all you need for a market town break. Park the car (or leave at home) – everything is on the doorstep

Spoiling bedrooms, good food, warm staff and the South West Coast Path tempting you from the doorstep. You and your dog will love it here

A smart village local with original timber frames, a lively bar, elegant rooms and delicious food from the fields around you

A shady terrace runs the full length of this old barn, overlooking magnificent trees and fields of sheep. Riberac is a 10-minute drive

Your own private suite in the wing of a traditional Burgundian winemaker's house in a tiny hamlet, surrounded by fields of vines

Warm interiors, pretty bedrooms and excellent breakfasts – good value in a very handy central spot

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

A restored Grade II listed flint barn with roots in the 13th century, a serene lily pond and mesmerising views over the South Downs