White-painted beams, wonky white walls and your own parking spot fairly nearby. You're near the harbour and subtropical gardens

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

Magical sunshine-filled grounds with olive trees, palms, cacti and carob surround the charmingly-coloured stone of these 1750 farm buildings

Bring boots, maps, your dog and an appetite for high places and deep comfort in this restored farm conversion

Charming trulli apartments promise rustic comfort and panoramic views (horses too). Perfectly placed for exploring the area

An expansive and generous 13th-century Catalan farmhouse, restored with verve and colour in the Pyrenees - a wonderful spot for groups

A cool converted barn on an organic farm near Brittany’s loveliest beaches, with a kitchen garden and play area, perfect for foodie families

An impressive manor house set in gentle rolling countryside ten miles from Oxford with a delightful garden, warm hosts and organic breakfast

A stunning setting for this B&B - the village a thousand feet below you and views to both snow-capped Alps and Provence lavender fields

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

History, tranquillity and genuine warmth in a beautifully restored medieval château, deep in the heart of the countryside

Wow. The sort of place you long for on dreary days - inspired architecture, heavenly views, delicious home-cooked food, a lake for swimming

Spacious house with a big garden, a swimming pool and all home comforts; the beach and good restaurants are less than 10 minutes away

A stylish retreat in the heart of St Ives offering a glimpse of the sea – with an extra double sofabed room for friends or children

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

You're overlooking the main square in medieval Umbertide from this cosy, second-floor apartment, so you'll feel very much like a local

Near lively Lyon, this handsome family house is perfect for a Zen-like escape with delicious vegetarian meals and well-travelled hosts