High up and with splendid views of the estuary and harbour, this roomy apartment is a very comfortable base for seaside holidays

A 18th-century house with pool in a small town with friendly owners and a tropical garden of banana, fig and, of course, frangipani

A delightful harled stone and wood house yards from the sea with glorious hills behind, for walkers, dreamers, nature lovers and adventurers

A converted old granary next to a traditional Welsh longhouse in a deeply rural setting for unfussy nature lovers

A restored Grade II listed flint barn with roots in the 13th century, a serene lily pond and mesmerising views over the South Downs

An elegant hotel in the quiet side of town with stylish rooms, lovely food and a courtyard garden for cocktails before dinner

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

The wow factor is set to eleven at this magnificent château steeped in French history and surrounded by acres of land (and a moat)

Come for a pretty 1860s house in a very fine spot, lovely gardens with views, traditional bedrooms, good food and super-friendly staff

Come for wide open countryside criss-crossed by a myriad of footpaths and this very comfortable, stylish and roomy retreat

A 17th-century traditional Welsh longhouse in a very sheltered spot facing south and with a pretty garden surrounded by fields and meadows

Stylishly renovated farmhouse perfect for families and friends looking for a taste of the good life where kids can run free.

A serene riverside retreat on the Lot, with manicured gardens and a shared pool, tennis court and children's playground for socialising

Very private and comfortable rooms with their own entrances at this generous B&B with glorious gardens and views to the Black Mountains

An ancient coaching inn opposite the church in the prettiest village – just the ticket for weary travellers who deserve nurturing

A tranquil and tucked-away feel for this terraced cottage with private patio, communal garden and plenty of room for six

A Cotswolds hideaway in a cottage on a farm, with space to roam for children, and glorious valley views

You’re wrapped in parkland here and close to the coast, gardens and war memorials. A treat of a stop-over for foodies