Filled with interesting finds, antiques and artefacts, this is a charming cabin hideaway for couples on the banks of the Kingsbridge Ria

Boutique hotel next to Funchal’s 15th-century cathedral, with a champagne and lobster bar, rooftop cocktail bar and an excellent restaurant

Live like a local. Art lovers, book lovers and walkers will be happy here above an art gallery in the centre of town

A 16th-century timbered riverside inn with a relaxed, rustic feel, garden cabin rooms with views and fresh seasonal and homegrown food

Come to this cosy barn down a winding lane for a back-to-nature escape: hike the Black Mountains, splash in the stream, gaze at the views

Near Southwold beach, bird reserves and Suffolk castles, a peaceful getaway with orchard, views and generous breakfasts. Good value

A small, trendy hotel, very much of its time, with oodles of style, stunning bedrooms and fantastic staff

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

A tranquil and tucked-away feel for this terraced cottage with private patio, communal garden and plenty of room for six

A tranquil cabin for two in rural countryside near arty Totnes: there are walks from the door and all of Devon is yours to explore

A cosy, beautifully refurbished flat in a Georgian house bang in the middle of the unspoilt town with its pretty streets and houses

Vast house on an ancient Roman site with big terraced garden and pool. Grand yet homely, with air-con, spa and only 8 km to the city

A dramatic transformation of an old shepherd's cottage deep on a remote hillside in Perthshire farmland with masses of space and light

Gather your loved ones and come for colourful, exuberant interiors, an absolutely gorgeous covered veranda and a pool with moveable floor

Winter fires, a summer pool, and gorgeous food all year round... Live slow in the hills of

Tranquil stone house with a rustic feel, a large garden with a swimming pool and views of the French Riviera and out to sea

An eye-catching ancient inn with a colourful flower garden in summer, delicious local food and very presentable bedrooms

In the beautiful Somerset hamlet of St Catherine, a cosy wooden cabin surrounded by fields and woods. Wonderful walks from the front door...