A newly-renovated barn in a picturesque Cotswold village with an enclosed front garden and the river Eye at the bottom of the drive

A cottage in a conservation village with logs in the burner, sloe gin on the table, and a good dining pub you can walk to

Chichester, blessed with a stunning natural setting, is great for a city break - and this Georgian coach house the perfect bolthole for 2

Gather the clans and just come. It's lovely here among acres of wildlife-filled grounds – a Sawday's Community Champion

A warm and convivial place steeped in French history with an interesting, kind host who really looks after you. Under an hour from Paris too

A small, family-run boutique hotel sitting right at the foot of Etna with wonderful views, garden, pool and ambrosial Sicilian breakfasts

Chill under poolside palm trees or lose yourself in novels on super comfy armchairs. Funchal with its colourful markets is within easy reach

A pretty upside-down cottage, formerly a dovecote, lovingly restored with sustainability the focus

A light-filled, modern house with wonderful sea views through vast picture windows stretching all the way to St Kilda on clear days

A grand, pale stone townhouse in the centre of lively Épernay with plenty of good restaurants nearby

A classic period property right on the river, perfectly placed to explore the delights of nearby Marlborough

Peaceful Highland hideaway on a wooded lochside: spy dolphins and otters, stargaze, and soak up the deep silence

Beautiful, and with a delightfully rambling garden, this early 16th-century manor has bags of room for happy days with family or friends

A fabulous position for this B&B in Trastevere’s fascinating heart and a very warm welcome from Marco and Gianna - guests love it here

A cosy nest on the ramparts of an ancient fishing port, with sparkling lagoon views from a top-floor living area

A townhouse with a walled garden by the church in a peaceful village where friendly Scottish owners feed and look after you well

Magnificent views unfold over the glittering sea towards the Cap d'Antibes from this elegant 1750 manor filled with much art and history

A honey-hued family home clad with vines and roses with a swimming pool and heaps of space – perfect for families