A delightfully untouched and simple cottage and garden for old-fashioned family seaside holidays just a short walk to Mawgan Porth beach

You will fall in love with this very special Tuscan agriturismo between the mountains and sea: peace and simplicity prevail

Superb rural views, excellent hiking and generous bedrooms. Cristina and Alec take good care of guests - the food is delicious

A lovely bolthole in remote North Yorkshire – follow stunning hill walks with a soak in the roll top bath, and a glass of bubbly

Paradise for adventurers in Scotland’s wild Torridon Hills - loch views and luxury touches surrounded by water, woodland and wildlife...

A stroll from the village, this comfy house in its terraced garden comes with a keen-cook's kitchen, a generous terrace and pool

A cottage in a conservation village with logs in the burner, sloe gin on the table, and a good dining pub you can walk to

Two comfortably converted farm buildings, with a shared pool on a gentle south-east sloping vineyard with wonderful views

Light, airy rooms for couples in an Asturian villa - home-baked breads, organic dinners and lovely country walks, 40 minutes from coast

Come for a restorative and restful stay on a wine estate with a beautiful landscaped garden and engaging owners who make you delicious meals

Steam in the hot tub, gaze over crashing waves or later stars. Inside is swish, kids play in their games room, dinner is in view of the sea

A 1980s Catalan mas built in a traditional style, with garden and pool, surrounded by olive trees and vineyards near the Spanish border

A super upside-down house perched on a cliff in bustling Saundersfoot with glorious views over the beach and the Atlantic

Something to astound at every turn where the traditional and downright quirky collide to stunning effect. Friendly, flexible hosts too

Tranquil couple's getaway with a shared pool, wonderful views, and lavender plants in every direction. The delightful owners are next door

Inspiring scenery for this lavender farm near a Provençal village. Rustic eco-friendly cottages, a hump-backed bridge, a hammock by the pool

For lovers of tranquillity and simple pleasures with a private pool, tennis court, stunning views and forty acres to explore