Immerse yourself in nature, wildlife, sustainability and slow food high up on the edge of a National Park

In tranquil countryside close to the Ring of Kerry, a rustic farmhouse with wonderful stargazing and brilliant walks starting from the door

A sleek, light-filled, beautifully designed, minimalist space for 4 with wrap-around views from the living room and pool

Two riverside properties with incredible views, for walkers, sailors, dogs... and self-caterers who aim to be spoiled rotten

Orchards and ducks, open fires, deep comfort in glorious Wiltshire countryside. Courtyard bedrooms and lovely big kitchen too

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

Two restored mill buildings in the serene French countryside, with river views and artful interiors – a peaceful self-catering escape

Chocolate-box cottages in deepest Normandy, owned by bright young things with a passion for organic cuisine and the good life

A new-build in local stone with vast windows gazing out at the meeting place of three beautiful lochs, surrounded by 12 acres of croft land

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

A wonderful place to stay whether you enjoy golf or not, with big skies, sea views, sumptuous bedrooms, delicious food and attentive staff

A special little house, renovated with huge style, filled with beautiful objects and with a delightfully quiet and secluded private garden

Step through a door in an old wooden gate to discover a courtyard garden on the edge of town close to golden sands

A beautifully restored cottage and extra wing for 3 - 4 on Bodmin Moor for families, outdoor types and lovers of real countryside – dogs can come too

Sweep along the gravel drive through lawns and specimen trees to this elegant manor house with 17th-century roots

Spacious bedrooms, friendly hosts and a classic English country house in a peaceful hamlet with walks from the doorstep

A lovely gîte with cool lines and its own shady terrace plus pool, gardens, fountain and a relaxed family-friendly feel

In a bustling port town on the Adriatic coast, this family-run hotel is warm, welcoming and just minutes from beaches and restaurants