Cornwall

Pretty, thatched, perfectly round: a romantic village bolthole with retro touches. Grab flip-flops, leads and run the dogs on Pendower beach

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

A stone building designed by Sir John Soane in the stable yard of this historic and beautiful estate with deer park and woodland gardens

A superb family hotel with an indoor pool, a beach below, and the independence of 15 apartments and a studio

Three family friendly cottages on this gorgeous eco farm with private gardens and organised outdoor activities if you like joining in

An attractive converted stable with covered veranda, private garden and views over rolling countryside, minutes from the coast

Green and serene, a striking array of eco cottages on a family farm where style and comfort reign, close to the coast but far from the crowd

A vine-clad stone house hideaway for lovers, walkers, artists and hermits with a sweet veranda overlooking woodland down to the river

Grand and old and filled with history, the estate and such a pretty house are a tonic, as are the well-tended grounds and parkland

Characterful cottage in a tiny hamlet a ten-minute drive from the iconic beaches of Sennen with over an acre of garden for children and dogs

Come for peace and quiet down a long lane, pretty buildings and big, beautifully-kept gardens with an outdoor heated swimming pool

Six cosy cottages for couples (babies and dogs welcome) on this gorgeous eco farm with private gardens, a summer pool and treatments

The holiday starts on the bumpy track along to this Arts & Crafts-style modern house with plenty of space and a wrap-around garden

Contemporary boathouse for all the family. Find rock pools, a shingle beach and plenty of ozone in the salty Cornish air

A peaceful place to stay with wonderful walks, other islands to visit, great food and sunsets to linger over in the gardens or on the beach

A lovely old traditional pub with a merry fire, locals and dogs, a bright conservatory, large garden and excellent food, especially fish

A historic Cornish farmhouse, sitting pretty in its own land at the side of a valley, with comfortable bedrooms and an independent feel

A proper gentleman's farmhouse, slate hung and elegant, in the heart of this gorgeous group of buildings hiding in lush countryside