Stylish hotel with big rooms, lovely food and a pretty garden overlooking the old castle moat - don’t miss the Mappa Mundi in the cathedral

A lovely, long barn-style conversion with much space, stunning views across the spectacular bay and a secret beach to stroll to

A house on a hill (El Nido means The Nest) built in the Moorish style surrounded by sea views and the green hills of the Granada coastline

Converted barn with the most welcoming owners – the garden and pool are all yours; explore a less touristy part of the Dordogne

Suspended in a sea of trees, this sleek, serene hideout is all about the forest, stars, stillness, and space - a Sawday's Community Champion

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

Romantics will love this small converted hut-on-a-hillside surrounded by pines and olives with stunning views over the old town and the sea

In a commanding position surrounded by private land, this old manor house is excellently equipped and ideal for a big family holiday

Tucked away privately in part of a spectacular listed manor house, this apartment has wonderful views across to Hartland and the sea

Sitting next to the church in the most picturesque village in England, this ancient, handsome cottage is packed with historical interest

Three comfortable stone houses clustered around the owners' home. Glorious views spread out below you across rolling countryside

Modest and authentic, a top-floor apartment in an eco-friendly Provençal farmhouse, with dogs and hens. River swims are a stroll away...

Utter peace in a simple, beautiful space with a sculpture garden to wander, an art studio to visit and walking and cycling on Dartmoor

Rustic, sophisticated, relaxed, charming… ancient Follonico is all these things, and gazes on the loveliest hills in Tuscany

Come here in the summer (it’s closed Nov-April except by arrangement) for candlelit dining, chintzy bedrooms, long views over the park...

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

A stately retreat, an oasis of calm and beauty. Picnic on the lawns, enjoy a glass of home-produced prosecco beneath a centuries-old tree

In a quaint village with a bakery, brasserie and shops, a handsome gîte with a wonderful pool and fashion museum