A spick and span little hideaway full of character in a manor estate cottage. Explore the gardens, walk to the beach in 25 minutes

The views are breathtaking over forest and field from this lovely barn conversion on a working farm, for special gatherings

A very special design-led garden apartment on the ground floor of an elegant 1835 house on one of the prettiest crescents in the city

Charming half-timbered house at the start of the Alsace wine route, with spacious rooms, tempting breakfast and a swimming pool

Deep in the Lake District, a well-loved family home with open fires and heavenly views, a private woodland and a short walk to a good pub

Fun, playful space for a couple (+ 2 kids) with a semaphore code to crack, shared terrace & rainbow bathroom - a Sawday's Community Champion

Groups will love this 18th-century winemaster’s house and tower. There’s a hillside infinity pool, valley views and a private boulodrome

A pleasing (not very little) place to stay in the heart of a wood within the unspoilt countryside of the South Downs National Park

A small, quirky country house hotel with lovely staff, pretty rooms and heavenly food served in a pillared dining room

Float in the infinity pool above the canyon, dine under the stars, revel in the silence, head to the Cavagrande di Cassibile Nature Reserve

An immaculately restored old inn with generous bedrooms, great food, ale and wine. Locals love it as much as those who make it a destination

An hour from Edinburgh, this large estate wrapped in ancient woodland & steeped in history is a super outdoorsy retreat – dogs welcome too

A luxurious springboard for the wineries, villages and treasures of south Tuscany in the magical Orcia valley - if you can bear to leave it!

A wall of glass frames the sea view - take drinks on the waterfront lawn in summer, or by the crackling fire in winter

Contemporary boathouse for all the family. Find rock pools, a shingle beach and plenty of ozone in the salty Cornish air

This is a superb base to explore the island's glittering bays, vibrant coastal cities, mountains, valleys and forests

Sitting next to the church in the most picturesque village in England, this ancient, handsome cottage is packed with historical interest

What a setting! Gentle terraces, gardens, meadows and jaw-dropping views of Mont Blanc - just metres from Courmayeur