Simple but stylishly furnished village house, terrific hill-top views, low-impact design, organic cooking and a hot tub; utterly peaceful

All the bleached beauty of the beach inside this comfortable cottage; a dining terrace with uplifting sea views and arching views of Kerry

A grand spot with superb Peak District views for this secluded, immaculate conversion of a handsome stable block - spacious and light

Beautiful, fresh townhouse with spoiling touches just outside the city walls of Canterbury. Whitstable close by, eateries a walk away

Glorious views across Northumberland countryside from this peaceful and comfortable cottage with almost an acre of garden

A classic French beauty of a place; home to an engaging young family who love to entertain and look after you with great care

An upmarket, very comfortable old stone village house with tasty breakfasts and a sunny courtyard full of colourful flowers

The views are breathtaking over forest and field from this lovely barn conversion on a working farm, for special gatherings

An exceptional villa with four acres of private gardens, high in the mountains and with stunning views over Lake Como - the perfect oasis

A light, bright and peaceful 18th-century palazzo in a very quiet town, with a sea-view terrace, peaceful bedrooms and delicious breakfasts

What do you do with a down-at-heel roadside inn? You get Mhor to come and turn it into a quirky base with their funky style and lovely food

Serene, panoramic views from picture windows at this off-grid romantic bolthole in the hills with a cosy wood-burner and local treats

Lovely views over the river Anglin from the large windows of this old industrial-like building, once used for honey production on the estate

Perched on a hilltop in a nature reserve, two lovely places to stay. Hike and beach-hop all day before relaxing in the pool

Surrounded by its vineyards, a Tuscan villa for a memorable, stylish treat of a stay - a sophisticated décor and opulence at every turn

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

High up and with splendid views of the estuary and harbour, this roomy apartment is a very comfortable base for seaside holidays

An ancient thatched cottage near Dartmoor with a warming log fire in winter and flowers inside and out in the summer