Four stylish Andalusian retreats surrounded by olive groves and almond trees, and a restaurant for wonderful, seasonal food

A lovely 19th-century stone mas with south-facing terrace, garden and pool for relaxed family holidays, just off the D99 in a small hamlet

Come for the glorious walking and bring your dog. Return to afternoon tea then a gorgeous plant-based supper in the bustling restaurant

A magical medieval castello, gloriously gothic with tower, moat and ghost, fit for a Shakespearian play.

Great taste – in decor and food – and a delicious heated pool. Views swoop over field and valley; trails, villages, wineries tempt

Elegant, charming home in leafy, peaceful garden - pâtisserie courses and good dinners. Champagne vineyards and historic Provins are nearby

Come for the landscape, fresh air, fabulous food and superb interiors in these gorgeous light-filled retreats down on the farm

For families who love a Great British beach holiday, this beach-side cottage on Hayling Island near Portsmouth is just the ticket

Delicious vegetarian cooking, a pool, lemon groves and hazy views of the Hyblaean mountains make a perfect escape near Cassibile

Come for the glorious Northumbrian countryside and a neat-as-a-pin cottage with much comfort and a private garden near to the coast

Gorgeous small hotel perfectly placed for the magical Dales - stylish bedrooms, open fires, lovely staff and pretty gardens all wait

On top of sand dunes, this bright and airy cottage has glorious views, walks are lovely and you can bring your dog

Swing off the main road through the village, up into the hills along a narrow track and through a gate, observed by curious sheep

Painting courses on request, gardens full of roses, a parasol’d terrace, a seductive pool… we love this welcoming, traditional hotel

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

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

A romantic creekside cottage down a web of narrow lanes in a tumbling green valley – mess about on the water to your heart’s content