A handsome Georgian townhouse pub in Newbury, with a name steeped in local lore and Donnington Castle just up the road

Come for summer breakfasts of pastries fresh from the local bakery, afternoons reading by the pool and long, lazy lunches

A sweet, very private-feeling annexe in the glorious South Hams with your own west-facing garden

Garden and mountain views from this pretty villa for two - Lake Como shimmers below. Pick up morning pastries in picturesque Mezzegra

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

Feel like a film star in this fun, 50s-inspired former chapel with its own record collection; walk to the coast path or the friendly local

Once a pub, now a friendly home, with all you need for a market town break. Park the car (or leave at home) – everything is on the doorstep

Exceptional generosity reigns at this complex of 5 excellent, colourful holiday apartments, with pool and meals, on the Sorrento Peninsula

Big house with bags of character and easy access to beaches, cafés and cobbled streets, coastal paths and hidden coves

An artist's house imbued with an understated elegance. Stay for dinner; be charmed by the garden where fruit trees throng, hens loiter

High up and with splendid views of the estuary and harbour, this roomy apartment is a very comfortable base for seaside holidays

A handsome Grade II listed pub with rooms in the heart of one of England's best foodie towns

Gorgeous thatched country cottage bolthole for two - perfect for a romantic escape - bring the pooch and explore Somerset

A peaceful and unpretentious spot for a digital detox with long walks up on the moors and fabulous views from the top

A really well thought-out escape for a small family with children. A big garden, pool, petanque court and play barn for indoor fun

A botanical beauty deep in the Loire Valley, this elegant house has history and heart in abundance

A pair of historic houses with far-reaching views of the Cotswold Hills and walks from the gate

Lovely rooms in this characterful villa, perfect for exploring Burgundy’s Grand Crus, walking to vineyards or sipping wine by the pool