Come for stunning views down to the bay of La Herradura and this traditional, family-focused 1990s house on three floors

Eight miles from York, near Moors and coast, this smart historic home is just the ticket for families and small groups of friends

Lavender shortbread and baked peaches for breakfast at this most artistic of homes. The courtyard with magnolia and orange trees is lovely

Tucked away privately in part of a spectacular listed manor house, this apartment has wonderful views across to Hartland and the sea

A tranquil agriturismo within easy reach of Padua. Superb views of the Euganean Hills, chic bedrooms and fine wine to sample

Generous, fun house, perfect for family gatherings. Head down the hill for sandy beaches or let kids and dogs run wild on the Purbeck coast

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

A cottage in a conservation village with logs in the burner, sloe gin on the table, and a good dining pub you can walk to

Converted stables in the grounds of a manor house in a peaceful village just outside Banbury with lovely walking in the Cherwell Valley

On the edge of the South Downs, this smartly renovated pub with contemporary rooms serves seasonal home cooked food and a warm welcome

A converted coach house and stables, now one long cottage with much space, a country house feel and your own walled garden

A gorgeous old gardener's house in grand Belle Epoque style, filled with every comfort and sitting in the grounds of a magnificent château

It's steeped in history and a joy to visit. Explore the vast pistes of Les Portes du Soleil... return to log fires and house-party dinners

You are treated like nobility in this gorgeous Manoir, enveloped by the towering cliffs and Aurélia and Julien's generous hospitality

Welcoming Julia fans passions for Arlesienne cuisine and culture in her art-stuffed Provence home where everything catches the eye!

Throw open French windows to this sleek self-catering space, with off-street parking. Walk to the beach & the pub, visit historic Chichester

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

A traditional coaching inn dating from the 18th century with good food served in private and public dining rooms on the Wellington Estate