The driftwood wanderer

In wild Jura, surrounded by fields and heather-covered hills, a secluded farmhouse with cosy rooms and sublime views of Small Isles Bay

A relaxed old countryside manor house with a huge garden to roam. It’s 2km to sandy beaches & Joelle is next door if you need anything

Down narrow country lanes find a sweet little ground floor studio surrounded by lush gardens and with the use of an outdoor heated pool

A three storey house and garden with sea glimpses in the 'vieux village' named for the Mimosa trees which flower in profusion in winter

The oldest of three secluded cottages that share a gravel courtyard and a beautiful garden with cathedral views

A family-friendly old stone cottage, very pretty, with a terraced garden, lovely views up to Exmoor and Oare Water bubbling along beside it

Characterful house in a gem of a town on the Costa Blanca, with shops, restaurants and lovely beaches a short stroll

One of 5 cottages on the Wern Estate, all comfort and charm, with a garden for kids, rockpools at Black Rock Sands and a mountain railway

Come for history, wildlife and a stunning garden estate with acres to roam. Bring children and dogs too. Fabulous

With stunning coastal views and family farm surroundings, these cottages are bright and roomy; plus wood-burning stoves and indoor pool

A magical family house with its toes in the water, a beach either side and Padstow’s pretty harbour and restaurants down the road

A bright, colourful Victorian house for summer only with sea views, a sun trap patio, snazzy kitchen and comfortable bedrooms

An Edwardian villa with stunning views, polished floors, cosy fires and child-friendly garden a short walk from lovely Portmeirion

A few minutes' walk to the beach, a coastal stroll to Penzance - a sunny stylish Victorian cottage with blissful views and a spa bath for 2

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

This cottage is stylish and serene, beautifully transformed from an old farm building – come for golf, beaches, walks and bird-watching

A perfectly romantic and gorgeously restored bothy in a garden on a hillside by the sea, with grand views over the mountains of Skye

You're on an ancient packhorse trail just a stone's throw from the coast. There's a timeless feel to this place and the peace is deep