Elegant house with sprawling gardens and space for family and friends, within walking distance of the coast

20 minutes’ walk from Gordes and a hop from Aix, find grownup peace and minimalism for lovers of modern style and timeless Provence

Come for peace, space and much comfort in this nifty house with gorgeous views over acres of vines from the terrace and pool

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

Gite retreats in château grounds - welcoming and wonderful for young families. Build castles in the sandpit, make friends around the pool

Mesmerising sea views from this big comfortable hillside house near Deià with a big pool, verdant gardens and sun-trapping terraces

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

Fun, playful space for a couple (+ 2 kids) with a semaphore code to crack, shared terrace & rainbow bathroom - a Sawday's Community Champion

Immerse yourselves in nature on this estate with walled gardens, wildflower meadows and ancient woodlands - a Sawday's Community Champion

Grand, elegant, sumptuous – a bucolic bolthole for happy holidays in much comfort, with stunning green views to lake and deer park

A delightful mix of old and new in a conservation village with a four-acre garden that attracts all the local birds. Guests love it here

A celebration of all things Somerset in a thatched village opposite the church and close to National Trust Barrington Court and Gardens

A timbered, fire-warmed village farmhouse, home-grown dinners, delightfully French hosts. Deliciously authentic, generous and calm

Quirky townhouse on the edge of the Peak District, with country walks from the door, plus shops, cinema, heritage centre, bistros and pubs

A small, charming house with ravishing sea views within walking distance of a bohemian coastal village at the foot of the Teix mountain

The Dordogne flows through the gastronomic heart of France, where stunning villages cling to rock faces and historic riches are in store

Spacious house with a big garden, a swimming pool and all home comforts; the beach and good restaurants are less than 10 minutes away

If you want to come to Venice as an open-hearted traveller rather than a tourist then this is the place for you - just walk to everything