A striking cabin, drenched in light, with views over open countryside to the Sugar Loaf in the distance

Light and sunny annexe with your own entrance in the centre of vibrant Buckfastleigh with lovely gardens, for couples plus a child or two

A dear little cottage with many comforts and a private garden, off the beaten track and surrounded by mountains, valleys and trees

Exceptional generosity reigns at this complex of 5 excellent, colourful holiday apartments, with pool and meals, on the Sorrento Peninsula

Come for big open skies, sweeping beaches and the charming towns of north Norfolk from this pretty flintstone cottage in Docking village

The sort of place where you arrive and never want to leave – atmosphere, nature, character and comfort in a magical timeless valley

A comfortably stylish renovation of a 19th-century farmhouse, perfect for big groups & multi-generation families to reconnect in rural peace

Light and airy artisans’ cottages on a working wine estate, with the splendours of beautiful and historic Veneto on all sides

A super-smart country-house hotel with beautiful bedrooms, the odd treehouse, ambrosial food and a spa with a pillared pool

An Algarve getaway for groups complete with giant chess in the garden, a swish pool and bikes for a spin down to Lagos or the beach

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

The Dordogne flows through the gastronomic heart of France, where stunning villages cling to rock faces and historic riches are in store

Countryside and seaside all in one go – what could be more inspiring? Lovely Louisa lives down the road, on hand if you need her

An exquisitely restored 500-year-old inn, where the accent is very much on food, reared and grown nearby and with very comfortable rooms

Perfect for families - a glorious farmhouse surrounded by lavender fields. Rooms are huge and children can roam free in the vast gardens

A welcoming, warming inn for locals and visitors alike with a blazing log fire, excellent local and seasonal food and proper Devon ales

Five beautiful suites in the south wing of this fairy tale castle, filled with architectural features, family history and much grandeur

Warmth and comfort on the Pink Granite Coast where the wind and waves lull you to sleep, and bedrooms overlook the cedars or the sea