Wander down a pebble path to this large, light holiday home near La Rochelle. Eco-friendly, accessible to all, and perfectly peaceful

Green and serene, a striking array of eco cottages on a family farm where style and comfort reign, close to the coast but far from the crowd

An 18th-century listed cottage in a pretty terrace with a private courtyard garden and pond, just a short walk from the high street

Five beautiful and fully accessible cottages on an organic farm for restful retreats with family or friends – a Sawday's Community Champion

Warm hospitable agriturismo for foodies, designers, wine enthusiasts and all who love the 'real' Sicily. A happy place for families, too

An exquisitely restored 500-year-old inn, where the accent is very much on food, reared and grown nearby and with very comfortable rooms

A converted farmhouse set in a large mature garden, well located for exploring the delights of the Lot et Garonne south of the Dordogne

A small and stylish townhouse retreat in leafy Folkestone with excellent bedrooms and a terrace for breakfast in summer

Charming, simple and elegant B&B with a lovely garden and kind owners in an area renowned for its good wine and food

A great spot for two plus two, with a decked area that gazes on copses, stream and treehouse. Wallow your cares away in the hot tub

Charming half-timbered house at the start of the Alsace wine route, with spacious rooms, tempting breakfast and a swimming pool

Saint Emilion and Castillon both a hop away from a warm, wonderful barn with owners to match. Stylish, cosy and deep in organic vines

Serious art, lovely lighting, great sound system and a fat wood-burner belting out the heat at this super place for families or friends

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

Grand and old and filled with history, the estate and such a pretty house are a tonic, as are the well-tended grounds and parkland

Tranquil stone house with a rustic feel, a large garden with a swimming pool and views of the French Riviera and out to sea

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