Charming bolthole in rural Dorset. Smart, comfy country-style decor, with quiet villages, bustling towns and the coast all within easy reach

A substantial villa with a big garden, pool and views. Well placed for skiers, walkers and beach lovers.

A pretty pair of converted barns in the rolling countryside of East Sussex, refreshingly modern and full of colour and charm

3 pretty cottages and a grand and gorgeous Manoir, with terraces, pools, a high level of comfort, and a panorama to die for

Wander down a pebble path to this large, light holiday home near La Rochelle. Eco-friendly, accessible to all, and perfectly peaceful

Everything you need is here: a wood-burner for winter, a pool and spacious terraces for summer, and peace and beauty all year round

Close to Atlantic beaches and Moorish Tavira, a traditional summer home next to the peaceful shore front of the Ria Formosa

A cool, calm retreat next to York Minster – a seductive mix of ecclesiastical, vintage and modern, a long history and a little courtyard

Up the hill from town in lush countryside, a rustic stone house with two large terraces and a pretty garden

After trekking Offa's Dyke, return to a cosy wood-burner stocked with logs and a sumptuous bed - you'll love this country retreat for two

Open bedroom windows, let in the harbour views. The coastal path runs behind these 2 crisp quayside cottages that together sleep 11

Cool sea breezes, unbeatable views and a beach through your backdoor make this the perfect escape for sunbathers and surfers alike

Go riding (horse or donkey) with your young hosts. Find 3 farm cottages on this charming organic estate, one contemporary, all with pools

Magical for nature lovers, with wraparound views to the coastline of Skye. Inside: warmth, luxury and not a whisper from the wildest gale

Unwind in natural surroundings – swim in river pools, like the otters – doze on your mountain view terrace, wander the wonderful garden

A comforting family house alone in the Lubéron countryside with an inviting interior and delightful view. Wander spacious, civilised grounds

Italianate gardens invite ambles, stunning apartments gaze to vines. Your young hosts are creative and delightful, the Camargue is close

Colours are harmonious, paintwork is perfect, and the rambling gardens are yours to share (tennis anyone?). Glorious Goodwood is close!