There’s a Tuscan feel to this lovely, family-friendly place – walk to the sound of cicadas, stargaze, visit vineyards, markets and castles

A contemporary rooftop room in a warmly civilised B&B filled with books and lovely things – stunning view too

Charming, simple and elegant B&B with a lovely garden and kind owners in an area renowned for its good wine and food

A wall of glass frames the sea view - take drinks on the waterfront lawn in summer, or by the crackling fire in winter

Come to restore your soul, be immersed in nature, wander paths in the lovely grounds and make memories with family or friends

Sweep along the gravel drive through lawns and specimen trees to this elegant manor house with 17th-century roots

Immerse yourselves in nature on this estate with walled gardens, wildflower meadows and ancient woodlands - a Sawday's Community Champion

Leave the car, everything is walkable & buses are practically free. Visit restaurants, vineyards & markets from your lofty village bolthole

Off the beaten track and into the hills – this remote, unknown bird-filled region is faultless for outdoorsy people

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

Gaze out to the shimmering bay from your bird and nature-filled retreat in the tree-studded mountains near Alcúdia

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

Come for your own wing in this beautiful Grade II listed farmhouse with a warm, relaxed vibe, lovely owners and delicious breakfasts

High-up, simple apartments, pools with fabulous views; kids play-things and donkeys, the glittering coast, Rapallo and Portofino down below

An attractive, sympathetic barn conversion, full of light, pleasingly uncluttered and hidden down a lane in stunningly beautiful countryside

Just one hour from London, this remarkable house sits on a unique family-owned Nature Reserve on the Isle of Sheppey

The view is pure Canaletto, the vibe is modern and laid back. Just minutes from all Venice’s best bits, but with far fewer tourists

Award-winning Aga-cooked breakfasts, scented candles, gorgeous beds... Come for a break from clock-watching and a spot of Shropshire air