Steps from the sea in get-away-from-it-all scenery – half an hour’s walk from St Ives’ arty heart. Sleeps 4 with pull-out beds for 2 more

A foodie and friendly reinvigorated old pub, with floor to ceiling estuary views. Bring the dog and hit the coastal path

A converted chapel - cosy and creative - right on the beach. Wander the Cornish coast, explore small towns and retreat from the everyday

3 lovely cottages sleeping 14 in total for very special holidays with a private beach, acres of land to explore and a welcome hamper of dreams

Charming, peaceful Georgian cottage in an unspoilt Devon village; a pub is across the green and the beach is a two-minute walk away

An ever-changing interior for this stunning pod, commissioned by a different artist each year. Creative, fun - a Sawday's Community Champion

Serious art, lovely lighting, great sound system and a fat wood-burner belting out the heat at this super place for families or friends

Come for history, wildlife and a stunning garden estate with acres to roam. Bring children and dogs too. Fabulous

A thoughtfully converted single-storey barn with courtyard garden in the South Hams – a sanctuary for those who love countryside and coast

All the bleached beauty of the beach inside this comfortable cottage; a dining terrace with uplifting sea views and arching views of Kerry

A beguiling retreat for a couple or a family of four – feel cosy and secluded in a thatched cottage close to the coast

A stylish and characterful cottage which reflects the owners' love of vintage finds and a sunny, flower-filled garden with views to the sea

Sheep's Head Way is reputedly one of the best walks in Ireland. Come back to roaring fires, a Rayburn, art and style – terrific restorations

A country house in the bustling heart of town, just minutes from shops, restaurants and markets but with quiet walks along the River Asker

On the outskirts of Marazion, this timber clad house perched above the sea is a super pad for romantic couples

A beloved family home right on the waterfront. With a heated pool and Wales's best beaches nearby, this modern pad is great for a group

A cosy bolt hole near medieval Cartmel with woods, meadows and wildlife – great for walkers in this quiet part of the South Lakes

In a profoundly peaceful spot between arty St Ives and stunning Marazion, a hideaway for two surrounded by gardens and parkland