Gaze over to glorious Curemonte from the pretty cottage, loll by the pool, play games in the barn. Bring friends and book the main house too

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

Simple and rustic, this early 1700s farmhouse has warmth and charm, surrounded by countryside in the Perche

A light, bright Georgian townhouse in a residential street directly opposite the lovely Lido and restaurant, near Clifton Village

A lovely, spacious 1830s house in the heart of arty Westport with nearly an acre of garden, an apple orchard and the river running past

Feel very private in this light and bright B&B room with your own patio and pleasing views over garden and countryside

A flamboyant place! You're in the heart of this charming market town, just a hop from the river and a stroll from pretty squares and bistros

You’re wrapped in parkland here and close to the coast, gardens and war memorials. A treat of a stop-over for foodies

Victorian almshouse with architectural pedigree, sweeping countryside views and easy access to charming local towns

A rural haven in a lovely garden with comfortable bedrooms, brilliant breakfasts and bikes for hire – explore the Parque Natural

A gorgeous wooden-clad off-grid cottage deep in the National Park with far-reaching views, unfussy interiors and spoiling extra treatments

A warm, inviting boutique hotel in Shrewsbury’s historic centre; potter about the medieval streets, relax in a sun-catching courtyard

Welcome to an immaculate and historic retreat with private gardens, ten minutes from the Finistère coast (and oysters!)

An ancient thatched cottage near Dartmoor with a warming log fire in winter and flowers inside and out in the summer

A delightfully Lilliputian Georgian cottage with all mod cons at the end of a terrace just a short walk to shops, cafés and the beach

Beauty, charm and tranquillity an hour from Florence, on a bio-sensitive farm known for Chianina cattle and white truffles

Take up residence in central London, surrounded by good places to eat. You have your own vast open-plan living space, light and lovely

Between Penzance and Helston and close to sandy beaches is a sweet space for four. Good for young families and all garden lovers