A converted chapel - cosy and creative - right on the beach. Wander the Cornish coast, explore small towns and retreat from the everyday

Refurbished police HQ in the centre of Bristol, minutes from the bus station, shops and pretty harbourside - a Sawday’s Community Champion

A smartly-refurbished coaching inn sitting near the river Frome run with an emphasis on fair trade, sustainability and excellent local food

Perched on a hillside between mountains and sea is this charming house in a modern Spanish style, engulfed by a beautiful garden with views

Secluded place with home-grown food, much peace and walks by the river for a couple (or small family). Courses and solo retreats too

Attractive country barn - great for two families sharing, for river trips, for playing in the pool, for running free

Visit the walled city of Evora, have dinner with the friendliest hosts, pet the dogs & donkeys. Head out for culture, vineyards and menhirs

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

On top of sand dunes, this bright and airy cottage has glorious views, walks are lovely and you can bring your dog

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

A very pretty old coach house in a south London garden – perfect for a couple or a family. Friendly owners live across the courtyard

Orchards and ducks, open fires, deep comfort in glorious Wiltshire countryside. Courtyard bedrooms and lovely big kitchen too

Spend restful days in a verdant garden, slip into the cooling pool, sip wine on your private balcony, stroll into arty Benissa

Glorious Elizabethan manor house lovingly furnished with exceptional art and antiques by its welcoming owners

A serene retreat, deep in forested hills with lovely gardens, the river rushing through and a very comfortable, calming and spacious house

A beautifully converted building, part of an old mill, now a gorgeous place to stay with the stream running through and shared parkland

A heavenly setting for this very well-hidden cottage with its own small pool, amazing views and delightful pebble beach below

Like staying in a family home, only with Henri III furniture and rolling green views. Energetic hosts cook, farm, hunt, chat over champagne