An 18th-century fisherman's cottage with garden at the end of a cobbled row, for happy seaside holidays with superb beaches nearby

Fall in love with this riverside village, lost in a valley in lower Normandy, and this sunny house for couples or families

Round up family and friends and head for the glorious South Hams and this eco-friendly barn conversion for ten with extra cottage

5 minutes from the Vatican in a tall palazzo above the British school. Owners share local tips, serve bakery-fresh breakfasts on the terrace

One of Scotland’s coolest hotels waits at the end of a four-mile track - you find loch, mountain and sky, and Tom’s fabulous food

Five beautiful suites in the south wing of this fairy tale castle, filled with architectural features, family history and much grandeur

An ancient building filled with beauty and sitting in the quietest SSSI valley, criss-crossed by medieval drove ways buzzing with wildlife

An 18th-century limestone barn, now a quiet hideaway for a group of friends or family in a very rural spot surrounded by fields and woods

A small top terrace can be booked for romantic evenings and you can lunch or dinner at the delightful floating restaurant

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

Charming hosts, ample bedrooms and memorable dinners... deeply authentic and super special. You'll adore Hotel Coutettaz and long to return

A family-run restaurant with rooms with a gorgeous sunny terrace overlooking the bustling harbour and delicious food in two dining spaces

A peaceful retreat in an unspoilt woody corner of Sussex. Bring dogs and children for fabulous walking on the South Downs Way

A lovely old stone house with a covered veranda and sparkling pool in a small hilltop hamlet overlooking a lush forested valley

Three family friendly gites with a contemporary feel, a saltwater pool, national trails to wander and wellness retreats on offer

Between Penzance and Helston and close to sandy beaches is a sweet space for four. Good for young families and all garden lovers

In a Valencian resort, a captivating and hospitable place - deal for groups of family or friends too, with independence plus B&B service

Four family-friendly self-catering casitas and an original cortijo in wildlife-rich acres near the sandy Costa de la Luz