Stay just minutes from the sea in colourful Donaghadee for wild swims, island visits, bird watching and coastal walks

Remote off-grid cottage 1400 feet above sea level in Northumberland National Park, with incredible night skies

A sleek, light-filled, beautifully designed, minimalist space for 4 with wrap-around views from the living room and pool

An expansive and generous 13th-century Catalan farmhouse, restored with verve and colour in the Pyrenees - a wonderful spot for groups

The sort of inn we all love – open fires, original beams, ancient flags, tasty food, with lovely bedrooms thrown in for good measure

A clutch of airy properties, most with their own jasmine-scented terraces arranged around a funky pool

Perfect château B&B with pointy turrets and pale blue shutters, surrounded by gorgeous countryside, a cycle route and ancient villages

Come to discover the ancient history of Dornes in a spectacular riverside setting - one point of the famous 'Templar Triangle' of Portugal

Atmospheric English pub with rooms by the green with its duck ponds in a pretty village, with walking and cycling routes to join

Live in the lap of luxury in a 600-year-old regenerated farmhouse, enjoy fine fittings, great lighting, games, castle view and infinity pool

A handsome Grade II listed pub with rooms in the heart of one of England's best foodie towns

Traditional B&B in a beautiful château bursting with history and surrounded by formal gardens, then farmland and two fine rivers

Bags of rustic charm in this elegantly restored retreat, perfectly placed to explore Sicily’s rich history and beautiful beaches

An 1820s beach house just 50 metres from the pretty sands and a first-floor deck for al fresco meals with stunning views over the water

Bags of character within and without at this four-storey village house with rooftop views over the mountains, next to a 12th-century church

This eco-friendly farmhouse in the hills of Fiesole is 10km from Florence. Good company, superb views of Tuscany, and food for the soul!

Come for history, wildlife and a stunning garden estate with acres to roam. Bring children and dogs too. Fabulous