Stay in a celebrated French author’s holiday home, beautifully restored and tucked among pines next to one of Brittany's loveliest bays

An 18th-century coaching inn right in the heart of an old Welsh drovers' town, with award-winning food and the Brecon Beacons rising behind

A traditional coaching inn dating from the 18th century with good food served in private and public dining rooms on the Wellington Estate

Wildflower beds, 1,350 acres to roam, and all of Norfolk to discover. Then it’s back to 4 chic boltholes with pool, steam room and jacuzzi

An architect-designed bolthole with two art galleries, a restaurant, studios and a paper mill by the seaside - a Sawday’s Community Champion

A very generous amount of space in this beautifully restored annexe with heated pool and outstanding views over the East Devon AONB

An incredible living museum, dedicated to the history of Sicily and the arts. Stay in the main house or in a cottage in the fecund garden

In a small town in Salento is a cool southern house of elegant simplicity, ideal for a large family, near to beaches & 45 minutes from Lecce

A renovated bright apartment with lots of space, a hop, skip and jump away from the shingle beach of seaside-jolly Deal

Feather pillows, welcome goodies, an extensive batterie de cuisine... the hosts are super generous, the views are to die for

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

An immaculate stable retreat surrounded by gardens near Canterbury. Two couples could spend an idyllic week here, or a family of 5

Four bright and warm cottages with gardens, for families and friends, plus activities for children and endless walks for you and your dog

A lovely villa with masses of space, filled with modern art and near to walking trails, beaches, shops and restaurants

Friendly Maki and Clive's higgledy-piggledy home is a charming, special place. Rooms are cosy, Clive's cookery courses are fun and delicious

If you want to come to Venice as an open-hearted traveller rather than a tourist then this is the place for you - just walk to everything

A cool little inn lost in beautiful hills, child- and dog-friendly, with happy staff and award-winning food

Come for an oasis of peace - no crowds in the National Park, just olive groves, mountain views and tranquil nature