Get away from it all in the heart of Northumberland National Park, with walks leaving from your door and incredible dark skies at night

Contemporary studio in a classic Cotswold village. Peaceful bolthole for creatives and walkers - with shops, cafés and pubs a stroll away

A smartly refurbished village pub with its own micro-brewery and a huge emphasis on cooking great food from a network of local suppliers

A bright and beautiful six-bedroom house with lovely mature gardens in the glorious Lake District: bring your entire tribe plus the dog

A three storey house and garden with sea glimpses in the 'vieux village' named for the Mimosa trees which flower in profusion in winter

A spacious, luxurious family retreat, remote but close to Audierne. Watch surfers shoot the waves as seagulls wheel above

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

Sleek, contemporary style with a stunning view. Soak up the sunrise, scuba dive off the Medes islands or simply stroll to the local bar.

A deliciously rural stone house with charmingly simple rustic-chic interiors and saline pool - an hour from Perugia

Refurbished police HQ in the centre of Bristol, minutes from the bus station, shops and pretty harbourside - a Sawday’s Community Champion

A stylish farm renovation with pools, gym, and flower-filled gardens - find rural tranquillity close to Brittany’s most famous landmarks

Great design along with much comfort and warmth an hour from Inverness airport, but a world away from the city and with stunning views

Late 18th-century stone-built farmhouse in undulating countryside with wonderful walks from the door, golf nearby and much comfort within

A smartly renovated village pub with rooms welcoming locals, visitors, families and dogs on a Staffordshire country estate

Stylish barn in the Slaughters – footpaths from the door, idyllic Cotswolds villages to explore. Head home for garden drinks and barbecues

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

A round of applause goes to this special family and their delightfully thoughtful restaurant with beautiful rooms - a wonderful place

A sparkling house for two overlooking azure waters, starry skies and Stromboli’s light show - that’ll do nicely grazie