For families who love a Great British beach holiday, this beach-side cottage on Hayling Island near Portsmouth is just the ticket

A swish and very generous eco barn with a wood-fired hot tub and a view-filled deck close to fabulous walking in the Dales or the Lakes

Feel at ease in a lovely old townhouse filled with pictures and personality and including a separate loft apartment

Families and walkers will be happy at this unfussy seaside retreat with beaches down the road and coastal paths right by your door

A unique opportunity to switch off and unwind in a simple, historic cottage with a terraced, bucolic garden surrounded by wooded hills

A compact eco-serene bolthole in bustling Modica's historic heart with glorious views over the baroque rooftops. Beaches are 20 minutes away

Set loose your inner castaway on your very own island with enthralling views and much wildlife a short boat ride from Skye

A stylish, refined 17th-century house off a quiet street with its own garden and lots of generous surprises, a short hop to everything

A honey-hued family home clad with vines and roses with a swimming pool and heaps of space – perfect for families

A stunning château with huge rooms, pretty balconies with views, peaceful garden. Super owners, excellent dinners - and child-friendly too

This civilised bolthole offers a quiet retreat, castle views and the magic of Edinburgh on your doorstep

An ancient farmhouse transformed into a peaceful place to stay with lovely gardens, a swimming pool and delicious organic food

A unique 1900 house and garden on the edge of Lyon, steeped in history and authenticity – a beautiful home with museum-quality objects

The cottage looks down over Lough Swilly, idyllic for boats and safe swims... and the neighbours are friendly, just sheep and cows

Just below the Tuscan town of Massa Marittima, an agriturismo loved by sporty types and families, with wonderful food on site

A cool little inn lost in beautiful hills, child- and dog-friendly, with happy staff and award-winning food

Come for lots of space and a lawn for sunny days at this 19th-century farm cottage deep in the Perthshire hills near the Meikleour Arms

A super Georgian cottage with its own private garden, very comfortable bedrooms and acres of bird-filled grounds to explore