Generous, fun house, perfect for family gatherings. Head down the hill for sandy beaches or let kids and dogs run wild on the Purbeck coast

Come for dreamy river views, a lovely garden and this bolthole for two, beautifully renovated inside and out and with a private hot tub

A dear little cottage with many comforts and a private garden, off the beaten track and surrounded by mountains, valleys and trees

Wonderful views of the Cantabrian Sea, locally sourced food and fine bedrooms at a boutique hotel on the Asturian coast

A summer hideaway by a lively Algarvian village with a pretty garden. Sundowners, a pool, massages, a BBQ and traditional bedrooms

In the glorious Howardian Hills, a homely cottage with an open fire for chilly nights and a lovely, country-style kitchen filled with light

A magical medieval castello, gloriously gothic with tower, moat and ghost, fit for a Shakespearian play.

A very special design-led garden apartment on the ground floor of an elegant 1835 house on one of the prettiest crescents in the city

Perfect luxury in deepest Normandy: gorgeous gardens, a heavenly pool, and interiors worthy of an art gallery

Elegant 19th-century château deep in the Dordogne forest promises seclusion, serenity and an unhurried, sun-soaked escape.

Cottages, rooms and apartments on an historic 18th-century family estate with gorgeous gardens, a shared pool and a view-filled terrace

A big warm, generous, house for a large group with a fenced garden and stunning views into the far distance. Child and dog friendly

Your own cottage on a wine estate in a very beautiful part of the South Downs, famed for world-class sparkling wines

Light-filled chalet in a small hamlet just outside Châtel. Feast on superb breakfasts before heading out to explore the Portes du Soleil

Canoeing on the Tamar, valley walks galore, with the woodland garden a sea of daffodils in the spring. A magical self-catering hideaway

Two elegantly renovated spaces with wonderful views, lots of activities and large gardens for making memories with family and friends

Cross an ancient stone bridge to a 1790s estate cottage, completely on its own down a little-used green lane and with the river rushing by

Big house with bags of character and easy access to beaches, cafés and cobbled streets, coastal paths and hidden coves