Coastal retreats

Breathtaking views, coastal walks, wildflowers and pretty beaches. Return to a garden with a tropical feel, helpful hosts and sunny rooms

Gloriously cool in summer, cosy in winter, a 365-day-a-year retreat. Just a 10-minute promenade along the beach into the fun heart of town

Sitting on top of sand dunes, this cute cottage - small, bright and airy - has glorious views. It’s for long walks (dogs, too) and relaxing

Peace, space and sophisticated living at a serene villa-apartment in the hills above Cannes

On the outskirts of Marazion, this timber clad house perched above the sea is a super pad for romantic couples

A seaside inn on Babbacombe Bay with views of sea and sky, rooms to feel happy in, a spa and homely, hearty dining

A spiritual, rustic retreat for nature-lovers, writers, artists. In protected woodland, well away from bustle, close to the lapping river

Pops of colour and neon signs bring fun to this smart and warm family home near Brancaster beach

Former blacksmith’s workshop in a chocolate-box corner of the New Forest, where clematis climbs the trellis and all you hear are the birds

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

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

A delightful coastal house with lush courtyard gardens, masses of space, home office and terraces galore

A stylish retreat in the heart of St Ives offering a glimpse of the sea – with an extra double sofabed room for friends or children

Four pretty apartments perfect for groups. A natural swimming pool, animals roaming and walking distance from a summer boat to the beaches!

Steps from the sea in get-away-from-it-all scenery – half an hour’s walk from St Ives’ arty heart. Sleeps 4 with pull-out beds for 2 more

Achingly trendy, a design-lover's dream with infinity pool, wine on the terrace, pampering spa and a sunny bay at your feet – stunning

Self-catering but with a fabulous foodie pub right opposite, a creek for paddle boarding, close to the Coast Path and many sandy beaches

An island of oyster farms, salt pans and white beaches, woolly donkeys, countless push-bikes and the odd celeb – we love the Ile de Ré!