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

Generous apartments in a 300-year-old farmhouse with beautiful grounds and a swimming pool

A cosy, courteous, family-run hotel with ‘chocolatines’ and cherry jams at breakfast, Basque dishes at dinner, and gorgeous rolling views

Swing off the main road through the village, up into the hills along a narrow track and through a gate, observed by curious sheep

Round up family and friends and head for the glorious South Hams and this eco-friendly barn conversion for ten with extra cottage

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

Bring family or friends to this beautiful 16th-century stone manor house standing in a tiny hamlet in the heart of the Dordogne

Submerge yourself in a magical landscape of sky, water and hills from this well-thought-out retreat, where silence reigns and peace is deep

A 16th-century timbered riverside inn with a relaxed, rustic feel, garden cabin rooms with views and fresh seasonal and homegrown food

Stylish seaside inn with stunning salt marsh views from a decked terrace, delicious food, wine and ales and sea-breezy modern bedrooms

Close to Saint-Jean-d'Angély, an elegant and spacious manor house with unfussy, comfortable interiors, bucolic views, big garden and pool

In peaceful walled gardens, this former convent is a quiet retreat just a stone’s throw from the Riviera coast and the best of Tuscany

Down a track with a delightfully remote feel but near to the coast and with good walking and cycling; views out to sea are awesome

On the doorstop, Dovedale, Buxton, Chatsworth House... Come home to snooker, books, logs, a patio with views and masses of lovely space

The views are breathtaking over forest and field from this lovely barn conversion on a working farm, for special gatherings

Luxuriate in style at this central Lecce palazzo with gorgeous rooms, delicious breakfasts (lunch & dinner by arrangement). Walk everywhere

A handsome little château perched on the edge of a verdant valley, with wonderful views, lots of space and a rambling garden

Artists, poets, nature lovers, walkers and dreamers will be happy in this simple, airy suite surrounded by a fecund garden and much peace