A delightfully Lilliputian Georgian cottage with all mod cons at the end of a terrace just a short walk to shops, cafés and the beach

Wine lovers adore this impeccably furnished château; lovely Anne meets and greets, Jean Christophe makes wine and takes charge of tastings

5 houses near Siena to make design-lovers happy; come for the rural solitude of ancient stone farm buildings with urban interiors

An 18th-century coaching inn right in the heart of an old Welsh drovers' town, with award-winning food and the Brecon Beacons rising behind

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

An artist's house imbued with an understated elegance. Stay for dinner; be charmed by the garden where fruit trees throng, hens loiter

Bask in the beautiful Basque country at this friendly B&B in the village, with family-run restaurant for delicious suppers

The oldest of three secluded cottages that share a gravel courtyard and a beautiful garden with cathedral views

Come for huge skies, birds and wildlife, rare flora and fauna, precious pingo ponds and a comforting retreat from the hectic whirl

A clutch of airy properties, most with their own jasmine-scented terraces arranged around a funky pool

A lovely, long barn-style conversion with much space, stunning views across the spectacular bay and a secret beach to stroll to

Wild beauty and hundreds of birds on the shore of a freshwater lake. Frank and Daniella look after you in a homely, fuss free way

Lovely owners have created this quirky space on their farm; side-by-side al fresco baths make it romantic for two

A roomy, stylish barn conversion in Devon's rolling hills with wonderful walks from the door and panoramic views of the Exe valley

A beautiful rural escape for couples or families with the delights of the Cotswolds all around. Dogs very welcome too

A friendly, generous, big old house with not an ounce of pretension. Big families will adore gathering here to have fun and unwind

Glass-and-timber doors bathe you with light, gaze at big skies and the river Dart lapping. Sublime year round, it's one of our favourites

A joyful, inviting house on a 15-acre smallholding in Devon. Super food, gracious hosts, delightful bedrooms - leave feeling nourished