A chilled, family-friendly hotel on a sandy surfing beach with huge views and a sensational pool with sustainability at its heart

Secluded place with home-grown food, much peace and walks by the river for a couple (or small family). Courses and solo retreats too

A cluster of traditional farm buildings making up three holiday cottages in very attractive grounds with fruit trees, meadows and woodland

Two peaceful spaces in a beautiful garden with a morning concert from the birds and a terrace for magical outdoor meals

A Cotswolds hideaway in a cottage on a farm, with space to roam for children, and glorious valley views

Generous apartments in a 300-year-old farmhouse with beautiful grounds and a swimming pool

Beautiful, fresh townhouse with spoiling touches just outside the city walls of Canterbury. Whitstable close by, eateries a walk away

A shady terrace runs the full length of this old barn, overlooking magnificent trees and fields of sheep. Riberac is a 10-minute drive

The views take your breath away, the breakfasts are beautiful, and you feel like you're staying in the home of dear friends

What a setting! Gentle terraces, gardens, meadows and jaw-dropping views of Mont Blanc - just metres from Courmayeur

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

In a hamlet in the Loire countryside is a friendly estate with a family-sized gite, a shared saltwater pool and heaps of old-world charm

Rambling casitas in a mountain hamlet, with a rustic bar, big shared pool and golf course, surrounded by birds, bougainvillea and views

Cosy cabin hideaway packed with vintage charm. Enjoy lovely orchard views and a rustic wood-fired bath under the apple trees

A charming nook for two in pretty Barrington village with a foodie pub mere steps away and Somerset at your feet

Set loose your inner castaway on your very own island with enthralling views and much wildlife a short boat ride from Skye

A dog-friendly hotel with traditional bedrooms, excellent breakfasts & a cool bar set on a peaceful side street, minutes from the centre