In pretty Vernon, a peaceful and comfortably large townhouse with roses rambling around the door

Starry skies, wild beauty and total peace are yours in these sustainable, solar-powered eco-lodges

Big beautiful apartments in a serene setting in southern Tuscany, with pool. And courses for everyone - organised by one delightful family

Manor house in the grounds of a quintessential 18th-century French château with pretty gardens and lots of space just 3kms from Bayeux

A delightful coastal house with lush courtyard gardens, masses of space, home office and terraces galore

Three luxurious apartments sleeping up to 10 people altogether, set within an elegant Georgian manor house in the Wye Valley AONB

Beautiful architecture, amazing wine cellars, great food, and hosts with an infectious enthusiasm for classical music. Lovely French B&B

Families and walkers will be happy at this unfussy seaside retreat with beaches down the road and coastal paths right by your door

Bring the family for a traditional Tuscan apartment holiday with a restaurant and pool on site, all surrounded by rippling green countryside

A lovely big old farmhouse for gatherings of friends and family with your own indoor pool, sauna, gym and jacuzzi

Set loose your inner castaway on your very own island with enthralling views and much wildlife a short boat ride from Skye

Aperitifs on arrival, wine tastings in the hills, a pool with a view...both wine lovers and families will love these apartments & B&B rooms

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

A classic French beauty of a place; home to an engaging young family who love to entertain and look after you with great care

The South West Coast Path passes by this waterfront pub on the Teign estuary. Come for fresh bedrooms, classic dishes and excellent walking

An old sporting lodge in Argyll renovated with sensitivity – fish in the river, gaze at the night skies, climb Ben Udlaidh

A beguiling retreat for a couple or a family of four – feel cosy and secluded in a thatched cottage close to the coast

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