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

Spacious house with a big garden, a swimming pool and all home comforts; the beach and good restaurants are less than 10 minutes away

Simple country cottage living on a working organic farm. Bring your hiking boots or bikes, stride out from the door

Between mountains and coast: come for peace and serenity at this small hotel framed by fragrant gardens and the mighty Sierra Nevada peaks

This secluded New Forest inn is a magnet for families in summer: a good pint and the log fire make it a superb winter hideaway too

Climb Snowdon - or take the train. Swim, cycle, visit Nat Trust houses. A deliciously quirky retreat for 2 (and babe-in-arms) near Anglesey

Three comfortable stone houses clustered around the owners' home. Glorious views spread out below you across rolling countryside

The nicest owners, the most magical place with wild land to roam. Two barns share a pretty courtyard; Devon's delights are on the doorstep

Sustainably built Suffolk retreat with plenty of space for friends and family to properly unwind - a steam room seals the deal

Be spoiled in this large stone house, with sumptuous bedrooms, thoughtful breakfasts and a verdant garden, just minutes from the city

Near Southwold - rich colours, fresh flowers and exotica! Fields for the dogs, walled gardens for you, logs, umbrellas, digital showers...

An inspirational setting and an enthusiastic welcome from your hosts and their young family - lose your heart to its baroque beauty

Down a track with a delightfully remote feel but near to the coast and with good walking and cycling; views out to sea are awesome

Wonky floors and handmade beds in a restored coaching inn for 4, 6 or 8 - sociable evenings round the farmhouse table, walks from the door

Style, comfort and tranquillity combine in a lovely B&B near Bergerac. Sleep in elegant four-poster beds, breakfast on the sunny terrace…

Live like a local. Art lovers, book lovers and walkers will be happy here above an art gallery in the centre of town

Mesmerising sea views from this big comfortable hillside house near Deià with a big pool, verdant gardens and sun-trapping terraces

Log fires smoulder, rooms are comfortable, the food is delicious and there's bags of character at this old village pub – once a cider house