Big house with bags of character and easy access to beaches, cafés and cobbled streets, coastal paths and hidden coves

Good food draws the crowds at this smart bar & restaurant with rooms in a quiet village sandwiched between Cornwall’s north and south coasts

A contemporary country-house hotel with a lovely spa and peaceful gardens - Sandringham and the north Norfolk coast are close

A charming comfy cottage with wood burner, delicious hilly views, walks radiating from the door. We didn’t want to leave!

Off the beaten track and into the hills – this remote, unknown bird-filled region is faultless for outdoorsy people

Superb architecture & design reflect the industrial past, present and future in this cutting-edge pod for 2 - a Sawday's Community Champion

A glorious spot in the Wolds for a big family get-together in style, with your very own indoor heated pool, sauna, games and hot tub

A peaceful grown-up place circled by meadows and woodland with helpful owners next door – a superb spot to explore the south-west

Great design along with much comfort and warmth an hour from Inverness airport, but a world away from the city and with stunning views

Anglo-Irish meets Italian and Indian; the owners have peppered this charming home with furniture and artefacts from their broad travels

In a bustling port town on the Adriatic coast, this family-run hotel is warm, welcoming and just minutes from beaches and restaurants

Light-and-colour filled cottage with gardens and sea views on the UNESCO World Heritage Jurassic Coast, a short stroll from Chesil Beach

A 1750 one-storey former farm building, beautifully converted into a lovely hideaway for walkers, nature lovers and peace seekers

Unwind here in the rolling hills with the river bustling along, your own secluded garden and an unpretentious cottage full of character

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

Two cottages for couples: one more traditional, the other fresh and modern, both comfortable and romantic and there's a good pub next door

Unspoilt Coverack has all you need for a fun beach holiday and this terraced fisherman's cottage on the coast path is cosy all year round

Chocolate-box cottages in deepest Normandy, owned by bright young things with a passion for organic cuisine and the good life