Your very own love nest: frolic in the outdoor rolltop, hunker by the wood-burner, bask in the gardens... near Lakes and Dales

A friendly, generous, big old house with not an ounce of pretension. Big families will adore gathering here to have fun and unwind

Great gulps of ozone will engulf you at this architect-designed 1960s beach house - light, bright and sparkling, just like the ocean

This fine old Dordogne house is run by well-travelled owners, has superb views and is a luscious mix of old charm and contemporary design

Close to the expansive north Norfolk coast, this is a contemporary hotel with a laid-back vibe and excellent food

Gaze over sublime vistas, refresh in the plunge pool, cook up a barbecue treat. A Provençal studio, simply furnished and deeply relaxing

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

A sweet bolthole for two and a babe-in-arms or pooch in friendly, foodie Ramsbottom with walks straight into woods and moors

Thatched cottage perfect for families; surfing at Croyde, walks on Exmoor, sunny barbecues in the garden and cosying up by the wood-burner

Lovers will be happy here in their own sweet space with a bird-filled garden. All you will hear is the river flowing gently past you

History, tranquillity and genuine warmth in a beautifully restored medieval château, deep in the heart of the countryside

Special back-to-nature, stargazing loft for couples and families, on a nature-filled estate in Piedmont

A gorgeous setting for this elegant Bordelais house sitting handsome on top of the hill and surrounded by vines, woodland and valley views

A lovely, rambling old house for family gatherings with an extra cottage for bigger groups, a gorgeous garden and hilltop villages nearby

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

A chilled, family-friendly hotel on a sandy surfing beach with huge views and a sensational pool with sustainability at its heart

Enjoy convivial gatherings from this Georgian country house with acres of land, gardens and woodlands just a short hop from Durham