A cottage to help you feel restored and refreshed; uninterrupted views of the coast, a hamper of local produce and wildlife spotting.

A spacious and bright old sandstone farm building with private garden, all one one level and with lovely views over fields and countryside

A Georgian manor house in the old quarter of Penzance, close to the water, with good food and a chilled vibe

Inland Algarve, away from the crowds – this gorgeous house with pool and gardens is a haven for families and friends

A very pretty old coach house in a south London garden – perfect for a couple or a family. Friendly owners live across the courtyard

Wild beauty and hundreds of birds on the shore of a freshwater lake. Frank and Daniella look after you in a homely, fuss free way

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 treat to stay in one half of this unique Grade I listed arch sitting at the estate entrance, just a short walk from the Beckford Arms

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

A wonderful surprise inside this 1590 house sitting in a beautiful walled garden full of fruit trees, just off the High Street

A very pretty Victorian gothic house of limestone and brick, sitting peacefully on the edge of the village, eight miles from foodie Ludlow

You will fall in love with this very special Tuscan agriturismo between the mountains and sea: peace and simplicity prevail

A newly-renovated barn in a picturesque Cotswold village with an enclosed front garden and the river Eye at the bottom of the drive

Refurbished pub in a village high in the hills of the North York Moors, with stylish rooms and unpretentious food using quality ingredients

Light-filled retreat full of character and vintage finds, with handmade touches and farm-fresh produce on your doorstep

A converted 19th-century church in the Northumberland National Park with beautiful stained-glass windows and a restored tower

Two villas on opposite shores of a big lily-covered lake, fed with natural spring water from the Ticino river and surrounded by gardens

A renovated barn, part stone, part wood, resembling the tobacco barns of the area with beautiful grounds surrounded by farmland