Stay a while... lulled by lapping sea and fragrant hanging gardens - cool, light, balconied, classic, intimate, unpretentious

Come for a village feel, rural peace and boundless Portuguese countryside at this charming whitewashed home with a super terrace with views

On top of sand dunes, this bright and airy cottage has glorious views, walks are lovely and you can bring your dog

A wonderful old 1397 village inn, filled with history and character. Find gracious bedrooms, roaring fires, good food and a pretty garden

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

Green and serene, a striking array of eco cottages on a family farm where style and comfort reign, close to the coast but far from the crowd

Converted barn with the most welcoming owners – the garden and pool are all yours; explore a less touristy part of the Dordogne

Orchards and ducks, open fires, deep comfort in glorious Wiltshire countryside. Courtyard bedrooms and lovely big kitchen too

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

A birdwatchers’ paradise in heavenly valley setting with friendly hosts and delicious seasonal cooking. Explore national park from the door

A 16th-century timbered riverside inn with a relaxed, rustic feel, garden cabin rooms with views and fresh seasonal and homegrown food

Come on down to this working farm for delicious organic food, an on-site sourdough bakery and crisp bedrooms in a pretty farmhouse

A well-equipped cottage with a big beautiful garden and murmuring brook. Come for peace, wildlife, a welcome cocktail, and grand walking

Stylish apartment overlooking a vibrant market in the old city, with restaurants and historic attractions in easy walking distance

Sustainably built Suffolk retreat with plenty of space for friends and family to properly unwind - a steam room seals the deal

A lovely 19th-century stone mas with south-facing terrace, garden and pool for relaxed family holidays, just off the D99 in a small hamlet

A lovely old stone cottage in a group round a pretty courtyard, with your own private patio and seating area, on the Pink Granite Coast

Drink a toast to your good fortune as you gaze across to Elba from a vast free-standing bath. You breakfast on the view-filled terrace