Portugal

Comfort, style and lovely hosts draw you to this family estate, with its fine pool and vast park, for B&B or rental cottages

Perfect for a special celebration – revel in the beauty, history and off-the-beaten-trackness of this wonderfully restored mansion

A fab summer hideaway by a (night)-lively Algarvian village. Sundowners, a pool, massages, a BBQ...and talented English owners – great fun!

A peaceful place for fans of Atlantic beaches and good seafood. A house made for holidays, with your own little rooftop empire.

Traditional house in a rural part of the Algarve with a spectacular garden, a pool and a tennis court, and restaurants a short stroll

A country idyll in the hills. Only 15 mins from Faro, but all is peaceful: dip in the pool, sip a cocktail in the shade, book in for dinner

An Art Deco hotel in Lisbon's heart – all wood, chrome and marble, trendy lights, period photos in the bar, and the funicular to Bairro Alto

Let the kids play and cavort in the big heated pool as you bask on the magnificent terrace. Unashamed luxury close to lovely old Loulé

Get to know Lisbon with ease from this generous and comfortable townhouse hotel bang in the middle of the city centre

Above Tavira, the setting is stunning. The quinta feels like a secret house within a green forest - and the artistic interiors are charming

A light, bright village house with a courtyard garden - 5 minutes from Cabo da Roca where the sunsets and views are spectacular

A rustic, arty retreat with friendly neighbours and a river nearby to cool off in; bring the family for summer festivals and local food

A pampering Algarve getaway complete with glam beds, giant chess in the garden, a swish pool and bikes for a spin down to Lagos or the beach

Pop into Olhão for espressos, 'pasteis' and clams fresh from the market, or discover the azure lagoons of the Ria Formosa Natural Park

A delightful old Quinta within a Quinta. Find banana trees, vines and lots of greenery within a 20-minute walk of the centre of town

Boutique hotel next to Funchal’s 15th-century cathedral, with a champagne and lobster bar, rooftop cocktail bar and an excellent restaurant

Shady spots in the garden, a pool overlooked by tall palms, a bar nook stocked with drinks and a new spa in the Serra do Açor

Birds trill, the Moorish Castle towers above - all is tranquil. Beds are wrapped in delicious linen, breakfasts on the terrace are a joy