Fire up the BBQ, watch the sunsets, stroll to one of the best stretches of coastline in the world. Bliss for walkers, birders and escapees

Eat in the sheltered, quirky, outdoor dining area, enjoy Madame's colourful garden in its village setting - ideal for those on a budget

A well-equipped cottage with a big beautiful garden and murmuring brook. Come for peace, wildlife, a welcome cocktail, and grand walking

Cool, airy villa with Lake Como glistening below. Beautiful terraces and garden, plunge pool - and chilled prosecco and cake to welcome you

An attractive, sympathetic barn conversion, full of light, pleasingly uncluttered and hidden down a lane in stunningly beautiful countryside

Come for peace and quiet down a long lane, pretty buildings and big, beautifully-kept gardens with a secluded outdoor pool

Superb views, scenic walks and a huge range of activities all within easy reach of this beautifully restored property

Come for the utter peace and quiet in this cosy cottage with amazing views and private walks to explore on the Bodnant Estate

A grand-looking stone building with fabulous views across the Derwent Valley from the terrace and garden – find quirky rooms and great food

You get the best of all worlds here. Delicious beds, Provençal soaps, vineyard views, fresh croissants a stroll away…

Stylish bedrooms, scrumptious fish menu. Fill your boots (and pack your wellies) at this village gem in Derbyshire's lovely crown

Books, meadow flowers, a rocking chair by a cosy fire at this treasure-trove cottage of beautiful things - down tiny lanes in west Cork

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

A beautifully converted building, part of an old mill, now a gorgeous place to stay with the stream running through and shared parkland

Thoughtful red brick barn conversion on a working farm. Peaceful, practical and within easy reach of outdoor activities

The largest of three secluded cottages that share a gravel courtyard and a beautiful garden with cathedral views

From the delicious scented garden with its limestone pool to the cool rooms with perfect linen, this is a place for a special occasion

A friendly, generous, big old house with not an ounce of pretension. Big families will adore gathering here to have fun and unwind