A spacious and bright old sandstone farm building with private garden, all one one level and with lovely views over fields and countryside

An elegant townhouse, built in 1830 and once the sous-préfecture for Rochefort, with spacious, light-filled rooms and a garden with pool

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

Three tranquil apartments in the Ria Formosa nature reserve with a stunning natural pool, near to a village and sandy beaches

Bountiful breakfasts, the warmest of owners and Breton adventures. Enjoy romantic ruins, quaint villages and delicious seafood suppers

Dreamy, languid beauty at this spacious, airy, arty house with garden and pool in typical Pugliese countryside

One of England's oldest coaching inns, full of history and wonky floors, on a Surrey market town's high street

Enjoy fields of lavender and vines as far as the eye can see from this neat cottage, sharing a pool and gorgeous gardens with other guests

Great design along with much comfort and warmth an hour from Inverness airport, but a world away from the city and with stunning views

Come for sublime Highland scenery, birds and wildlife, long walks and complete peace and tranquillity

Feel like a film star in this fun, 50s-inspired former chapel with its own record collection; walk to the coast path or the friendly local

Perthshire country house with contemporary touches. Deer, red squirrels, tawny owls... and the river Tay glints way below through the trees

Rustic, quirky and layered with history, this is an exquisite slice of traditional Sicilian life, with welcoming and generous hosts

Contemporary boathouse for all the family. Find rock pools, a shingle beach and plenty of ozone in the salty Cornish air

Lovely owners have created this quirky space on their farm; side-by-side al fresco baths make it romantic for two

You’ll fall in love with this ancient mas in a corner of paradise… climbing roses scent the air, chic open spaces are flooded with light

Come for big skies, grand walking and hilly cycling. Style and comfort abound in this cottage set on the hillside with views to North Uist

On top of sand dunes, this bright and airy cottage has glorious views, walks are lovely and you can bring your dog