An 18th-century townhouse on a quiet Arles street with a traditional feel and kind hosts - you'll be the only guests at this Provençal home

An exceptional villa with four acres of private gardens, high in the mountains and with stunning views over Lake Como - the perfect oasis

A small yet elegant place for couples or small groups to enjoy the open countryside, rest, join a cooking course or book a massage

Come to this cosy barn down a winding lane for a back-to-nature escape: hike the Black Mountains, splash in the stream, gaze at the views

Two charming cottages a stroll from the Coast Path, surf school, shop, pub and restaurant. Take both cottages for a big family get-together

Five tranquil apartments surrounded by Tuscan countryside just over half an hour's drive from Siena - hire them all for a group holiday

Rest, restore, and explore... from this smart, successful Cotswolds’ gastropub with ancient beams, roaring fires and truly pretty bedrooms

A converted 19th-century church in the Northumberland National Park with beautiful stained-glass windows and a restored tower

A welcoming, warming inn for locals and visitors alike with a blazing log fire, excellent local and seasonal food and proper Devon ales

A converted stable on a peaceful farm surrounded by acres of countryside - a Sawday's Community Champion

A pleasing (not very little) place to stay in the heart of a wood within the unspoilt countryside of the South Downs National Park

A small top terrace can be booked for romantic evenings and you can lunch or dinner at the delightful floating restaurant

Delightful B&B on a working farm, generous hosts welcome you with tea and homemade cake. Bring a piece of furniture and give it a facelift!

Come to recharge in the lovely Loire valley at this fine château surrounded by mature gardens and green countryside

Canoeing on the Tamar, valley walks galore, with the woodland garden a sea of daffodils in the spring. A magical self-catering hideaway

A large, light-filled house sitting very much on its own in the middle of the peaceful Eden Valley with masses of space inside and out

A spick and span little hideaway full of character in a manor estate cottage. Explore the gardens, walk to the beach in 25 minutes

A light-filled, modern house with wonderful sea views through vast picture windows stretching all the way to St Kilda on clear days