Music evenings, pop-up theatre nights and great food at the Sash brasserie. You’re just a stroll from shops and bars

For walkers and lovers of wildly beautiful coastal country: two cosy old cottages and a bright, modern renovation in a cluster with others

The village is tiny, the bar is lively, the food is delicious. The Cotswolds are at your feet and you’re encouraged not to lift a finger

Two lovely cottages, packed with atmosphere, character and comfort in a magical timeless valley surrounded by nature

Bright and spacious barn for two and a baby on the South Downs Way, close to Brighton and the coast

Cosy and comfortable eco cottages near to sleepy Sidmouth, where grown-ups can relax and children can play safely in the gardens

Hilltop paradise with a pool, spa, and a wild-open setting: perfect for hikers, bikers, painters, wine lovers! Large groups welcome

A 18th-century house with pool in a small town with friendly owners and a tropical garden of banana, fig and, of course, frangipani

Feel at ease in a lovely old townhouse filled with pictures and personality and including a separate loft apartment

Stylishly refurbished gastro inn on historic market square with gorgeous bedrooms, local ciders and some rather tasty food

The cottage looks down over Lough Swilly, idyllic for boats and safe swims... and the neighbours are friendly, just sheep and cows

The wow factor is set to eleven at this magnificent château steeped in French history and surrounded by acres of land (and a moat)

Chic barn conversion with a swimming pool and country walks from the door; nearby Ventnor has a beach and great places to eat and drink

Historic pub with immaculate new bedrooms and a happy atmosphere. A waterside terrace for summer, blazing open fires for winter

Experience the pleasures of traditional Tuscan living with fabulous food and fine wines from the family vineyard

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

An important spot for this grand 19th-century château on the banks of the Loire, steeped in history and with kind, erudite owners

Return to warming fires after hiking in Ireland's highest mountains. Two traditional cottages on the outskirts of pretty Killorglin