Ideal for families: pool, tennis and golf at the hotel with beach and yachting nearby. Comfortable bedrooms and a terrace for outdoor dining

Splash under the Elephant Arch, take a boat to the caves, set off for Tunisia! Then it’s back to a super-private room by the sea

In the foothills of the Pyrenees, a rambling, romantic garden to lose yourself in, a large swimming pool, wildlife and vineyards all around

A relaxed and stylish hotel on the Norfolk coast with an impressive restaurant, sumptuous bedrooms and super staff

Countryside and seaside all in one go – what could be more inspiring? Lovely Louisa lives down the road, on hand if you need her

Remote and rural, this cosy cottage is a slice of Welsh heaven, with plenty to do and see just a short drive away

High ceilings and exposed stone walls give a light, bright and rustic feel to this restored barn with fabulous views over a lush valley

Bring boots, maps, your dog and an appetite for high places and deep comfort in this restored farm conversion

A beautifully restored annexe in a picturesque village in the heart of Suffolk. Take a camera - it's seriously picture-perfect around here

Designer cool suites, apartments, a villa – a sophisticated oasis of a place – near white sands, curious caves, turquoise sea, Lecce

High above Lisbon, this small but elegant former palace offers stunning views, stylishly rustic rooms and a dreamy, sun-trap patio

A mix of bold colours, modern art and vintage finds give this classic French mansion bags of personality

Charming gardens for you and your dog in a barn conversion in rural Norfolk half an hour from coast

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

A rural idyll with a hot tub under starlit skies and surrounded by gorgeous countryside in the South Lakes within a hop of vibrant Cartmel

White-painted beams, wonky white walls and your own parking spot fairly nearby. You're near the harbour and subtropical gardens

If you want to come to Venice as an open-hearted traveller rather than a tourist then this is the place for you - just walk to everything