A really well thought-out escape for a small family with children. A big garden, pool, petanque court and play barn for indoor fun

A Victorian farm steading cleverly repurposed as an open-plan holiday home with bright, colourful interiors, deep in the Perthshire hills

This grand house on the river Derwent oozes old-fashioned comfort – find traditional bedrooms, delicious food and an open fire

A lodge and a cottage on an ancient wine estate, thoughtfully and eco-consciously converted with private outdoor spaces and a saltwater pool

A swish and very generous eco barn with a wood-fired hot tub and a view-filled deck close to fabulous walking in the Dales or the Lakes

The Dordogne flows through the gastronomic heart of France, where stunning villages cling to rock faces and historic riches are in store

Get to know Lisbon with ease from this generous and comfortable townhouse hotel bang in the middle of the city centre

The views take your breath away, the breakfasts are beautiful, and you feel like you're staying in the home of dear friends

An extraordinary, inspiring place: eat 100% vegan food, drink organic wine, sleep in natural materials, swim in the salt-water pool

Built in the 1800s, a charming stone house on the Penicuik Estate with views over woodland and hills and calming, beautiful interiors

An elegant medieval manor in the Loire with spiral stone staircases, mullioned windows, jaunty turrets and a fairytale suite just for you

Beautiful, and with a delightfully rambling garden, this early 16th-century manor has bags of room for happy days with family or friends

A spacious and bright old sandstone farm building with private garden, all one one level and with lovely views over fields and countryside

Four stylish Andalusian retreats surrounded by olive groves and almond trees, and a restaurant for wonderful, seasonal food

Dominating the village is this historic hotel... all frescoes, chandeliers, splendour at every turn. And a handsome pool, too

Elegant Regency rectory full of charm, with walks in all directions, views to gaze at and kind, generous hosts. A rare place

A very romantic and peaceful Umbrian hideaway just for two with delicious breakfasts and wonderful views from house and pool

From the delicious scented garden with its limestone pool to the cool rooms with perfect linen, this is a place for a special occasion