Feel at ease in a lovely old townhouse filled with pictures and personality and including a separate loft apartment

Two family and dog friendly retreats for lovers of the countryside, birdwatchers and those wishing to escape the crowds

In a small village on the borders, a Jacobean farmhouse luxuriously restored with lovely touches; the Brecon Beacons are close by

Bask in the beautiful Basque country at this friendly B&B in the village, with family-run restaurant for delicious suppers

Share an authentic and unpretentious part of Sardinia with generous hosts. Stay in rooms set across three properties, enjoy memorable meals

A super upside-down house perched on a cliff in bustling Saundersfoot with glorious views over the beach and the Atlantic

Picturesque cottage in the grounds of a grand manor, lovingly and creatively restored by its welcoming English owner

A village setting for this family-friendly cottage-in-a-row with private garden next to the owners' pretty 17th-century thatched house

Light, airy rooms for couples in an Asturian villa - home-baked breads, organic dinners and lovely country walks, 40 minutes from coast

An architect-designed bolthole with two art galleries, a restaurant, studios and a paper mill by the seaside - a Sawday’s Community Champion

You have complete independence in your own wing beside the owner's house, with much space, a sparkling pool and balconies with views

Swing off the main road through the village, up into the hills along a narrow track and through a gate, observed by curious sheep

A lovely honey-coloured stone cottage with private walled garden, large terrace and pool, outdoor bath and pergola-covered terrace

A relaxed country feel in this fine family villa. It has space and comfort for six with gardens, private pool, and tennis court

Deep in vineyards near Liguria's coast, find attractive apartments, manicured lawns, infinity pool, space to relax and child-free serenity

A large cob and stone Devon farmhouse in a sheltered dip near to Rosemoor and the coast, with valley views over the garden and pond

Dreamy, languid beauty at this spacious, airy, arty house with garden and pool in typical Pugliese countryside

Provençale-meets-English country house to great effect – cycle Mont Ventoux, walk to the monastery, visit Roman towns and vineyards