A renovated, comfy Victorian cottage behind a small village pub, a hub for the local community and with good food, ales and wine

You’re in Snowdonia National Park: cycle, hike, swim, climb & trampoline to your heart’s content. Come home to comfort, warmth, grand views

An absolutely charming former cart shed, with a magnificent view of the moated château and the park, with private sauna and shared pool

Charming farm cottage in a meadow next to ancient woodland and with breathtaking views. A haven for bird-watchers and walkers

A classic French beauty of a place; home to an engaging young family who love to entertain and look after you with great care

A lovely old 19th-century inn by the sea with hand-pumped ales, fresh local and seasonal food and spoiling bedrooms, some with sea views

An enchanting hideaway with sensational views in a flowery English semi-wild country garden, near Sissinghurst and Great Dixter

Starry skies, wild beauty and total peace are yours in these sustainable, solar-powered eco-lodges

An island of oyster farms, salt pans and white beaches, woolly donkeys, countless push-bikes and the odd celeb – we love the Ile de Ré!

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

Down a track with a delightfully remote feel but near to the coast and with good walking and cycling; views out to sea are awesome

A lovingly restored 19th-century farmhouse sitting between the Galtees and Ballyhouras, with a hot tub waiting at day's end

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

Near vibrant market towns, this lovely cottage on a rural estate with views of Pen y Fan is a delicious escape from the hurly burly

Stay just two kilometres from Siena's medieval gates with views over vineyards, lovely interiors, good food and pleasant gardens

An ancient manor from the middle ages, built against a stone cliff with extensive terraced grounds, pool and parkland filled with wildlife