On the doorstop, Dovedale, Buxton, Chatsworth House... Come home to snooker, books, logs, a patio with views and masses of lovely space

Weaving medieval magic, this dreamy hideaway is an ideal base for nature-loving gourmands to explore the region

Pops of colour and neon signs bring fun to this smart and warm family home near Brancaster beach

Simple rooms on a spotless farm, delightful hosts, delicious fruit tarts at breakfast on Sundays. The perfect stopover en route to Calais

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

In the heart of a starlight reserve in a protected natural park, three authentic cottages with walks from the door for immersion in nature

Chill under poolside palm trees or lose yourself in novels on super comfy armchairs. Funchal with its colourful markets is within easy reach

A family retreat high above the river Dordogne and deep in woodland - with heated pool, games room and village restaurants a stroll away

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

Eight miles from York, near Moors and coast, this smart historic home is just the ticket for families and small groups of friends

In a small town in Salento is a cool southern house of elegant simplicity, ideal for a large family, near to beaches & 45 minutes from Lecce

Two lovely places to stay down by the shore of Clew Bay for much peace, space and modern comforts in a magical watery world

Feel right at home in a thatched farmhouse on South Pool Creek, with cottage garden views, great breakfasts and a good local pub

A sturdy, spacious house with stunning views over the garden and ocean, originally built in the 1800s as one of a row of Coastguard cottages

Good food draws the crowds at this smart bar & restaurant with rooms in a quiet village sandwiched between Cornwall’s north and south coasts

A traditional stone bergerie high on a hill and surrounded by woods with east-facing views over the valley for stunning sunrises

Near Mont St Michel, an 18th-century 'maison de plaisance' in historic grounds run by a charming family. Don't miss the table d'hôte!

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