A Georgian manor house in the old quarter of Penzance, close to the water, with good food and a chilled vibe

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

A small, quirky country house hotel with lovely staff, pretty rooms and heavenly food served in a pillared dining room

A stunner of a setting for this restored croft house with long views to a sparkling loch and a lively village nearby. Good beaches too

Cast yourselves away to this beautiful island and a bright, spacious apartment with a rooftop terrace bang in the middle of the town square

A contemporary country-house hotel with a lovely spa and peaceful gardens - Sandringham and the north Norfolk coast are close

You are treated like nobility in this gorgeous Manoir, enveloped by the towering cliffs and Aurélia and Julien's generous hospitality

An immaculate stable retreat surrounded by gardens near Canterbury. Two couples could spend an idyllic week here, or a family of 5

An upmarket, very comfortable old stone village house with tasty breakfasts and a sunny courtyard full of colourful flowers

A country house, elegant and unstuffy, at the heart of a working Lazio olive farm. Lunch by the pool or unwind at the hot spring spa

For escapists, wannabe writers and lovers of rural bliss: two boho hideaways for two (four at a squeeze) in this lush corner of Galicia

Superb views, scenic walks and a huge range of activities all within easy reach of this beautifully restored property

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

The wow factor is set to eleven at this magnificent château steeped in French history and surrounded by acres of land (and a moat)

A privately-owned cottage, full of interesting things, on tranquil farmland within the NT Stackpole Estate a 20-minute walk to the coast

A wonderfully maintained Grade II listed country house in the Brecon Beacons with extensive gardens and panoramic views of the Usk Valley

Quirky townhouse on the edge of the Peak District, with country walks from the door, plus shops, cinema, heritage centre, bistros and pubs

Deep in Burgundy's wine country, an elegant maison de maître sits in acres of gloriously private parkland