A super upside-down house perched on a cliff in bustling Saundersfoot with glorious views over the beach and the Atlantic

Steam in the hot tub, gaze over crashing waves or later stars. Inside is swish, kids play in their games room, dinner is in view of the sea

Get to know Lisbon with ease from this generous and comfortable townhouse hotel bang in the middle of the city centre

Eat in the sheltered, quirky, outdoor dining area, enjoy Madame's colourful garden in its village setting - ideal for those on a budget

Glass-and-timber doors bathe you with light, gaze at big skies and the river Dart lapping. Sublime year round, it's one of our favourites

A cottage for two on a wonderfully eco wine school and vineyard. Gaze at magnificent views from your terrace

Elegance and ease mark this gentle group of Loire-Valley buildings, with soft-textured interiors and the owners’ fine hospitality and food

Two cosy cottages on a former winemaking estate with private terraces, a shared pool, stunning views and glorious walks from the door

Birders will love escaping up here, golfers too - visit Hatfield House, Knebworth, Cambridge - come back to a good local pub and a comfy bed

Starry skies, wild beauty and total peace are yours in these sustainable, solar-powered eco-lodges

Well-positioned winery for the whole of the Bordeaux region. Or stay put and learn about the Duhamels’ super organic Cotes de Bourg wines

A honey-hued family home clad with vines and roses with a swimming pool and heaps of space – perfect for families

Enfolded in gentle Dorset hills and surrounded by trees, a perfect wooden hut for 2 near beaches, River Cottage HQ and many beautiful walks

Come for an exceptionally inviting 17th-century inn, a chocolate-box Cotswold village, excellent local food and ales, very comfortable rooms

A Georgian townhouse full of character for an epic family and friend get-together. The best of Hay is a stroll away

Stylish barn in the Slaughters – footpaths from the door, idyllic Cotswolds villages to explore. Head home for garden drinks and barbecues

Come for sea air, independent shops, great places to eat and this quirky cottage with plenty of room and a sunny walled garden