A peaceful grown-up place circled by meadows and woodland with helpful owners next door – a superb spot to explore the south-west

Live out all your bohemian dreams at this arty villa, with garden and plunge pool, perched above the glittering Riviera.

Shed your urban cares here with a gorgeous living space, woods and meadows to wander and stunning views of The Black Mountains

Find beauty and tranquillity on this historic Dordogne estate for up to fourteen - plus a feast of designer colour and a fine pool to share

A stylish, cosy, stone-flagged cottage with vintage and modern furniture, wood-burners, patios and views - and three excellent pubs nearby

High up and with splendid views of the estuary and harbour, this roomy apartment is a very comfortable base for seaside holidays

A great spot for two plus two, with a decked area that gazes on copses, stream and treehouse. Wallow your cares away in the hot tub

A friendly, generous, big old house with not an ounce of pretension. Big families will adore gathering here to have fun and unwind

Live like a local. Art lovers, book lovers and walkers will be happy here above an art gallery in the centre of town

Gorgeous off-grid suites invite you to slow down surrounded by nature with long views and good food

A treat to stay in one half of this unique Grade I listed arch sitting at the estate entrance, just a short walk from the Beckford Arms

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

Fun, playful space for a couple (+ 2 kids) with a semaphore code to crack, shared terrace & rainbow bathroom - a Sawday's Community Champion

Fresh sea air, drowsy afternoons and nights of warmth and company against the backdrop of the sea in this big old house on Lyme Bay

Comfortable, understated, spotless and authentic – a modest family hideaway on Brittany’s stunning Crozon Peninsula (think Land’s End...)

A handsome house with breath-taking mountain views: perfect for summer holidays and walking in spring and autumn

Weaving medieval magic, this dreamy hideaway is an ideal base for nature-loving gourmands to explore the region