Your very own château in the Dordogne for big family get-togethers and special celebrations

Six cosy cottages for couples (babies and dogs welcome) on this gorgeous eco farm with enclosed gardens, a summer pool and treatments

A confident style for this mid-19th-century house, with a Mediterranean garden, elegant terrace and pool, a stroll from the historic centre

Come for the gorgeous, wild North York Moors and this very pretty 1911 stone cottage in the grounds of an elegant manor house

A charming white-washed house with a pool & lovely hillside views from the terrace: sleep out here under a star-studded sky on warm evenings

On the outskirts of Marazion, this timber clad house perched above the sea is a super pad for romantic couples

A light, spacious house sitting on a nature reserve for very comfortable stays and magnificent birdwatching, walking, cycling, riding

A historical building in the heart of town, now a small hotel with swimming pool, delicious breakfasts, smart bedrooms and helpful staff

Four bright and warm cottages with gardens, for families and friends, plus activities for children and endless walks for you and your dog

This famous old country house might not come cheap, but where else can you splash out in such decadent style for life’s big celebrations?

Rural French heaven at this lovely farm within four hectares. Natural materials, neutral colours and a lavender-lined pool all to yourselves

Grand and old and filled with history, the estate and such a pretty house are a tonic, as are the well-tended grounds and parkland

Steam in the hot tub, gaze over crashing waves or later stars. Inside is swish, kids play in their games room, dinner is in view of the sea

A cool little inn lost in beautiful hills, child- and dog-friendly, with happy staff and award-winning food

Tucked down an alley off the main road through Midhurst, this well-designed, generous-spirited little house exudes character and quirk

Superb rural views, excellent hiking and generous bedrooms. Cristina and Alec take good care of guests - the food is delicious

A beautifully converted dairy with a magical garden in a quiet village surrounded by lovely countryside

Come down to the Meon Valley and be (very gently) nudged towards a better way of living - a Sawday's Community Champion