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

Find history and splendour in bucketfuls on this huge, friendly, wooded domaine. A winning combination of modern luxury and ancient peace

A Grade II listed 1669 ex-Almshouse in a row of three in walking distance of the historic town centre of Ashbourne and the Tissington Trail

A light, spacious villa in the colonial style designed for easy indoor/outdoor living, with garden, pool and the beach just a short stroll

What a surprise! Tucked into a row of tightly woven old cottages is this contemporary open-plan hideaway with huge windows and much flair

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

A gorgeous house, beautifully refurbished in contemporary style, with chic interiors and a swimming pool in a sublime English garden

A heavenly inn on Fife’s south coast – the terrace overlooks the beach, lovely food waits within, chic rooms are a steal

Escape your cares here, move from terrace to terrace tracking the sun's progress and dive into the sea from your own swimming platform

Secluded place with home-grown food, much peace and walks by the river for a couple (or small family). Courses and solo retreats too

Ease through a beautiful wrought iron gate to a courtyard and an elegant 1700s creamy stone holiday house, part of the château estate

Come to the dramatic Côtes-d'Armor and three charming gîtes perched on the cliffs, just a short stroll down to the beach

Come for very comfortable B&B suites with garden views in a converted 1880s barn with its own charming sitting and dining rooms

Delightful almshouse, steeped in history, in a peaceful churchyard setting with far-reaching countryside views

Delightful hamlet of beautifully restored cottages with a pool, surrounded by fields, forest and deer. The perfect spot for a digital detox

Exquisite apartments and houses in an old monastery in tranquil Umbrian countryside. Stylish interiors, fabulous views and a sparkling pool…

Come to this delightful house, a marriage of old stones and modern furniture, for pure remote air, great outdoor sports and fine dining