A clutch of airy properties, most with their own jasmine-scented terraces arranged around a funky pool

Come for the gloriously peaceful countryside and this 1700s house and garden, scrupulously renovated and with plenty of space

A lovely 1650 Welsh longhouse, beamed and flagstoned with a verdant garden in a totally unspoilt spot in the Snowdonia National Park

Delightful B&B on a working farm, generous hosts welcome you with tea and homemade cake. Bring a piece of furniture and give it a facelift!

Get to know Lisbon with ease from this generous and comfortable townhouse hotel bang in the middle of the city centre

Two grand stone houses in tranquil parkland with a heated pool, potager and plenty of space for groups. Chickens and charm included

Come to be looked after with delicious food and spoiling bedrooms in this mini stately home set in gorgeous parkland near Ludlow

Surrounded by wildlife and water, this ultra-modern house has huge windows, white walls and designer furnishings. Blissfully remote

Lovers will be happy here in their own sweet space with a bird-filled garden. All you will hear is the river flowing gently past you

A magnificent medieval tower in the grounds of an 18th-century château sitting in a dreamy valley. Come for superb gardens and architecture

Up, up and away to this stunning cottage perched 1400 feet high in the National Park with big skies, grand walks and much comfort indoors

A neat, recently restored townhouse inside Panicale's medieval walls with plenty of space and everything within walking distance

Homely furnishings and 17th-century charm at this estate on the Severn, whose owners are mad about horses and give you fine home produce

A charming gite tucked into acres of ancient parkland, with an outdoor kitchen and deer wandering by at dusk

A striking cabin, drenched in light, with views over open countryside to the Sugar Loaf in the distance

A stunner of a setting for this restored croft house with long views to a sparkling loch and a lively village nearby. Good beaches too

Popular with families, this Glen of Rannoch mountain-view cottage with a homely atmosphere is a cheerful place to stay year-round

A striking 19th-century landmark deep in ancient woodland, reborn as a pub with beautifully restored rooms just a short hop from London