Step through a door in an old wooden gate to discover a courtyard garden on the edge of town close to golden sands

A cosy cottage on a farm down a long winding track, wonderfully rural with footpaths across fields or along the canal

Perthshire country house with contemporary touches. Deer, red squirrels, tawny owls... and the river Tay glints way below through the trees

Simple country cottage living on a working organic farm. Bring your hiking boots or bikes, stride out from the door

Come for wide open countryside criss-crossed by a myriad of footpaths and this very comfortable, stylish and roomy retreat

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

Five beautiful and fully accessible cottages on an organic farm for restful retreats with family or friends – a Sawday's Community Champion

Adorable cottage with a Highland lodge feel – walk straight into the hills, swim in the Spey, relax in the whisky room and sitooterie

An elegant palazzo with three swish apartments in the heart of Baroque Salento with a glorious roof terrace, just steps from Piazza Salandra

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

Stylish steading where clean architectural lines meet Scottish agricultural heritage with some mid-century magic in the mix

A treat to stay in one half of this unique Grade I listed arch sitting at the estate entrance, just a short walk from the Beckford Arms

A super old place for those who love history and Thomas Hardy. Come for enjoyable gastropub food and comfortable, traditional bedrooms

Come for the utter peace and quiet in this cosy cottage with amazing views and private walks to explore on the Bodnant Estate

A niftily converted barn with high vaulted ceiling sitting on a hill with wonderful views over a newly-created lake and the Stour Valley

Come for an oasis of peace - no crowds in the National Park, just olive groves, mountain views and tranquil nature

A lucky break to stay here: part of a 1669 grade-II* listed Almshouse with modern interiors; leafy and quiet yet a short hop from the town