Come for the utter silence and the rare beauty of this far north-westerly landscape, teeming with wildlife. An antidote to city life

Generous apartments in a 300-year-old farmhouse with beautiful grounds and a swimming pool

Explore woodlands, farmland and gardens, plunge into the heated pool, dine at Flora Restaurant at Trelowarren. This is civilized luxury

Wake to ocean views, breakfast overlooking the sea and a beach stroll in the afternoon from this smart lodge on the Dunskey Estate

An important spot for this grand 19th-century château on the banks of the Loire, steeped in history and with kind, erudite owners

A converted stable on a peaceful farm surrounded by acres of countryside - a Sawday's Community Champion

You get the best of all worlds here. Delicious beds, Provençal soaps, vineyard views, fresh croissants a stroll away…

Such lovely views from this light-filled flat, built in the 19th century – curl up with a book and gaze out to sea

Tucked at the bottom of a long track and surrounded by a gorgeous natural landscape, is this generous end-slice of a 17th-century stone farm

Elegant Regency rectory full of charm, with walks in all directions, views to gaze at and kind, generous hosts. A rare place

Up at the top of Scotland’s west coast, a small, stylish and welcoming hotel with lovely owners and some nicely priced rooms

In a commanding position surrounded by private land, this old manor house is excellently equipped and ideal for a big family holiday

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

Inspiring art-filled Menorcan townhouse in Mahón’s old quarter; explore the city, cycle or hike the island’s gorges and feast on seafood

A cottage for two on a wonderfully eco wine school and vineyard. Gaze at magnificent views from your terrace

A chilled, family-friendly hotel on a sandy surfing beach with huge views and a sensational pool with sustainability at its heart

A neatly-converted old farmhouse on a quiet country lane with bright living spaces, heated pool, garden and hot tub just minutes from sandy beaches

Beautiful, and with a delightfully rambling garden, this early 16th-century manor has bags of room for happy days with family or friends