A really well thought-out escape for a small family with children. A big garden, pool, petanque court and play barn for indoor fun

Classic-modern luxury, a charming young hostess and a peaceful setting – perfect for breakfast-lovers, wine buffs and all the family

Tradition and comfort on the border with Wales, a welcoming country-house hotel with warm rooms, pretty gardens and delicious food

The cottage looks down over Lough Swilly, idyllic for boats and safe swims... and the neighbours are friendly, just sheep and cows

A light, bright, art-filled space with private garden on a quiet residential street just a short walk from shops, markets and good food

A lovely, long barn-style conversion with much space, stunning views across the spectacular bay and a secret beach to stroll to

A snug Snowdonia bolthole arranged around a vast boulder, once home to Victorian artists inspired by the setting. For romantic hikers

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

Come for a quintessentially English country cottage tucked down a village path with wisteria in the garden and a short walk to a foodie pub

Beautifully connected, engagingly old-fashioned London pad, with a garden. Head out for Vauxhall Park, the Tate, Westminster...

Romantic cottage within 25 acres of fields, garden and orchard with fresh veg to pick, wellies for walking and animals roaming the farm

A relaxed country feel in this fine family villa. It has space and comfort for six with gardens, private pool, and tennis court

A small, rural cottage high in the wooded hills with long views, your own private pool, utter peace and quiet and a superb restaurant nearby

Attractive country barn - great for two families sharing, for river trips, for playing in the pool, for running free

High above Lisbon, this small but elegant former palace offers stunning views, stylishly rustic rooms and a dreamy, sun-trap patio

On the outskirts of Marazion, this timber clad house perched above the sea is a super pad for romantic couples

Simple, stylish interiors at this restored cottage on a rural estate overlooking the river Tay, with farmland, forest and trails to discover

Enjoy views over the lake, eat good food in the restaurant, sleep in antique-filled bedrooms, have a proper rest