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

Come for a traffic-free medieval hamlet in sleepy Maremma with easy-going hosts, a beautiful garden and views over the valley

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

A classic French beauty of a place; home to an engaging young family who love to entertain and look after you with great care

Such lovely views from this light-filled flat, built in the 19th century – curl up with a book and gaze out to sea

A place of peace in the hills and a view-filled base for exploring by bike or for experiencing Reiki, meditation, yoga and more

Come for sumptuous bedrooms, fine dining, colourful gardens and charming staff at this smart hotel and restaurant

Great staff, beautiful design, a fine old building and sublime food make this 600-year-old inn a perfect escape all year round

Taste the wine, plunge into the granite pool, play billiards in the library, linger outdoors as swallows swoop – eat delicious local dishes

This old stone house has dreamy views, lovely gardens, big pool and all the ingredients for an unforgettable family holiday

Historic old house in a beautiful, traditional village. Boulangerie, bar, crêperie all a stroll away

Escape to this contemporary barn on a friendly farmstead with fern-fringed cliffs and walks galore on your door. Ask about ferry discounts

A wonderful country house, a unique wine story, very luxurious rooms and suites, a spa, infinity pool and restaurant

A serene restaurant-hotel on Chesil beach, with a perfect view of the big blue sea. How restorative can a hotel be?

Come for serene countryside, walks through bird-filled woods and this lovely old house with gracious hosts and very beautiful bedrooms

Wild and peaceful small hotel bordering National Park of Guadarrama. Listen to birdsong, hike in the sierra, spend the day in Segovia

Near Southwold beach, bird reserves and Suffolk castles, a peaceful getaway with orchard, views and generous breakfasts. Good value

Atmospheric English pub with rooms by the green with its duck ponds in a pretty village, with walking and cycling routes to join