Walk, ride, bike or canoe, climb a mountain, head for Hay, then return to a comfortable bar, warm bedrooms and delicious food

Close to sandy beaches between Penzance and Helston, three places to stay with characterful interiors and freshly baked scones waiting

A delightful holiday home for a big family or group of close friends. Children and dogs can charge about safely, you can unwind completely

Come for pristine beaches, long walks to Barbate, sea views, whale watching trips and serene suites

An open-plan kitchen, sunny terrace and fruitful gardens shine at this private hillside villa. From here, it's easy to ski, swim or sunbathe

Come for an oasis of peace - no crowds in the National Park, just olive groves, mountain views and tranquil nature

One of four wooden-clad off-grid cottages, sleek and calm indoors, high up in the Cheviot Hills and with stunning views over the valley

Farmhouse B&B with thoughtful hosts and superb breakfasts; Michelin-star dining is in the village and thermal baths are near

Sweep along the gravel drive through lawns and specimen trees to this elegant manor house with 17th-century roots

A lovely little bolthole for two on a gorgeous estate with restaurant, deli and superb gardens, sculpture walk and wildflower meadows

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 very tastefully restored old stone stable on a gloriously rural estate with woodland gardens, lake and a deer park

A traditional croft house with far-reaching views to the Luskentyre estuary and Taransay for beaches, walks, wildlife and exploring

Stunning Tuscan views over the Tiber valley from the gorgeous pool and gardens and very comfortable living spaces at this home-from-home

In off-the-beaten-track Tuscany, 2 peaceful apartments in a former haybarn, both carefully renovated with antique furniture

A modern take on an Iron Age roundhouse with stunning sea views in Scotland’s wild west, perfect for couples

3 lovely cottages in the heart of Cognac vines for cosy nights by the fire and summer barbecues by the pool

Good bolthole with two terraces offering spectacular views over the historic town, and restaurants and bars a short stroll