Off the beaten track and into the hills – this remote, unknown bird-filled region is faultless for outdoorsy people

Once a coach house, now a split-level place to stay – you can walk to the river and it's just a short hop to central London

This secluded New Forest inn is a magnet for families in summer: a good pint and the log fire make it a superb winter hideaway too

Sheep's Head Way is reputedly one of the best walks in Ireland. Come back to roaring fires, a Rayburn, art and style – terrific restorations

A light, bright, art-filled space with private garden on a quiet residential street just a short walk from shops, markets and good food

An interesting historic townhouse filled with art and antiques, in the old part of Amantea, near shops, restaurants and beach

A nature-filled estate for smart lodge holidays in rural peace with woods and coast to explore, onsite activities and yummy homemade meals

Bring the family for a traditional Tuscan apartment holiday with a restaurant and pool on site, all surrounded by rippling green countryside

Remote off-grid cottage 1400 feet above sea level in Northumberland National Park, with incredible night skies

Families will adore coming here, to reconnect through wonderful outdoor activities in glorious countryside and to feel cossetted indoors

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

You'll feel at home in this immaculate yet cosy 1800s brick and pantile cottage with a pretty patio and stunning views across the Lincolnshire Wolds

An enchanting escape immersed in nature yet only 40 minutes by train into the Eternal City for art and history-filled days

A calm, leafy bolthole in one of Paris' most elegant districts. Step out to stylish boutiques, good bakeries – and the Eiffel Tower

Come for history, wildlife and a stunning garden estate with acres to roam. Bring children and dogs too. Fabulous

An absolute peach of an apartment on the first floor of this iconic building with stunning views over the harbour and St Michael's Mount

Steps from the sea in get-away-from-it-all scenery – half an hour’s walk from St Ives’ arty heart. Sleeps 4 with pull-out beds for 2 more

A cosy and pretty old cottage for rest or romance, with garden and pool in a small hamlet surrounded by walnut orchards and mixed woodland