After a bountiful breakfast of Loch Fyne kippers and homemade scones, head for Oban, gateway to the isles. Return to a dram by the fire

A heavenly setting for this very well-hidden cottage with its own small pool, amazing views and delightful pebble beach below

A deeply thoughtful conversion of an old Presbyterian church with wonderful watery views, much wildlife and plenty of space for joyful times

A romantic cottage for two in the Pentland Hills, with views for miles and your own private garden with a wood-fired hot tub

The largest of three secluded cottages that share a gravel courtyard and a beautiful garden with cathedral views

A wonderful place to stay whether you enjoy golf or not, with big skies, sea views, sumptuous bedrooms, delicious food and attentive staff

An impressive, south-facing bastide on three floors with a sunny pool, lovely garden and grounds that stretch to vineyards and garrigue

Bags of character within and without at this four-storey village house with rooftop views over the mountains, next to a 12th-century church

Between mountains and coast: come for peace and serenity at this small hotel framed by fragrant gardens and the mighty Sierra Nevada peaks

Historic old house in a beautiful, traditional village. Boulangerie, bar, crêperie all a stroll away

Former blacksmith’s workshop in a chocolate-box corner of the New Forest, where clematis climbs the trellis and all you hear are the birds

An eye-catching ancient inn with a colourful flower garden in summer, delicious local food and very presentable bedrooms

With Snowdonia on the doorstep and the Menai Strait at your feet, this handsome Welsh manor has history, heritage and heavenly views

There’s a calm feel to this three-storey cottage, close to the centre of Bridport and the beach. Great for families, walkers and dogs

Two family-friendly gites with gardens and a big pool, surrounded by corn fields and sunflowers, ideal for a larger family to take together

The inn is the hub of this thriving village in 'the blue remembered hills' with great food and super rooms - a Sawday's Community Champion

Discover warmth, tranquillity and wonderful breakfasts behind the handsome old door of this luxurious small hotel in Lucca

Get to know Lisbon with ease from this generous and comfortable townhouse hotel bang in the middle of the city centre