An ancient thatched cottage near Dartmoor with a warming log fire in winter and flowers inside and out in the summer

Friendly inn in the middle of Sedbergh. Lots of bedrooms to choose from, suntrap picnic area, walks in the Yorkshire Dales on the doorstep

Escape to this contemporary barn on a friendly farmstead with fern-fringed cliffs and walks galore on your door. Ask about ferry discounts

A lovely villa with masses of space, filled with modern art and near to walking trails, beaches, shops and restaurants

A beautiful villa, a cabin, hut and a loft on the sunny side of the harbour and a stroll from the beach. Faultless finds!

Location, location, location - you can't beat it, so look past the dated kitchen and bathrooms and enjoy this light, bright, coastal home

Big beautiful apartments in a serene setting in southern Tuscany, with pool. And courses for everyone - organised by one delightful family

Log fires smoulder, rooms are comfortable, the food is delicious and there's bags of character at this old village pub – once a cider house

A working farm with well renovated ancient buildings among 200 acres of pastures and forest. It's quiet here in the glorious Périgord

A beautifully converted dairy with a magical garden in a quiet village surrounded by lovely countryside

Warm interiors, pretty bedrooms and excellent breakfasts – good value in a very handy central spot

A striking cabin, drenched in light, with views over open countryside to the Sugar Loaf in the distance

A grand piano to play and a delicious bed to sink into, at this cool, arty bolthole near Frome. For those who love spaciousness and peace

A real gem set back from the hustle and bustle but perfectly placed to explore the city's many charms

Once a shooting lodge, this stand-alone big building was part of a medieval estate and you can still see the grassy mount and dungeon tower

A rather grand, opulent house with warm owners, interesting furniture and art and some fine Renaissance architectural elements intact