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

A rather grand, opulent house with warm owners, interesting furniture and art and some fine Renaissance architectural elements intact

A 15th-century hotel and spa with beamed lounges and two restaurants, standing proudly on the high street

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

This fine old Dordogne house is run by well-travelled owners, has superb views and is a luscious mix of old charm and contemporary design

A small, family-run boutique hotel sitting right at the foot of Etna with wonderful views, garden, pool and ambrosial Sicilian breakfasts

Come for the space and silence, the birds and the beach; soak up wild vistas, warm yourself by the fire pit - a Sawday's Community Champion

Escape to this boutique B&B in West Sussex. Long beaches, Goodwood races, Chichester theatres, woodland walks all nearby

A converted 18th-century chapel in the heart of Bruton with an all-day restaurant, in-house bakery, wine store and south-facing terrace

Philippe and Stéphanie give you delicious food and comfortable, colourful bedrooms in their ancient château with gardens and pool

Stylish steading where clean architectural lines meet Scottish agricultural heritage with some mid-century magic in the mix

A very generous amount of space in this beautifully restored annexe with heated pool and outstanding views over the East Devon AONB

Two comfortably converted farm buildings, with a shared pool on a gentle south-east sloping vineyard with wonderful views

Two spruce spaces for couples in peaceful Cornish countryside; it’s an easy drive to gardens, both coastlines and good eateries

Quaint barns dotted among truffle oaks and rosemary, each one constructed the old-fashioned way and close to the Dordogne and Vézère

A picture-perfect village and a beautifully refurbished 17th-century inn with a cracking bar, stylish bedrooms and delicious pub food

Simple country cottage living on a working organic farm. Bring your hiking boots or bikes, stride out from the door

Stylish sustainability in star-hung Alicante with solar power, gorgeous rooms and a pool. Authentic breakfasts and dinners await