Stay in the very first holiday let in the history of this lovely little hamlet of nine houses, with a superb sailing club and a decent pub

A very tranquil spot with views of rolling countryside, the East Mendip Way on the doorstep and good pubs within walking distance

White-painted beams, wonky white walls and your own parking spot fairly nearby. You're near the harbour and subtropical gardens

Sink into the folds of a secret Umbrian valley fringed with young vines and olives. Discover an ancient church and farmhouse, transformed...

A boutique hotel on the edge of Arcachon Bay. A natural pool, zen gardens, contemporary Eastern-style interiors, and good food await

Homely furnishings and 17th-century charm at this estate on the Severn, whose owners are mad about horses and give you fine home produce

A really well thought-out escape for a small family with children. A big garden, pool, petanque court and play barn for indoor fun

Sympathetically restored barn in the heart of the Welsh countryside, nature lovers and walkers will find it paradise

A very tastefully restored old stone stable on a gloriously rural estate with woodland gardens, lake and a deer park

Creative owners have made a gorgeous, arty space for couples or a small group of friends; good beaches and Salcombe are close

A beloved family home right on the waterfront. With a heated pool and Wales's best beaches nearby, this modern pad is great for a group

Snug, simple and delightful casitas with private entrances and courtyards interlink for groups. Stroll through the olives, bask by the pool

Dinner fresh from the garden with your creative hosts is an absolute delight. Roam unspoilt countryside, visit châteaux and vineyards galore

River views, a tranquil garden and elegant en-suite bedrooms. Stroll to local restaurants, cycle to wonderful vineyards…

In a refined, residential area of Málaga sits this mid-1800s elegant house with mature gardens and large terraces for utter relaxation

A timeless landscape of open moorland and far-reaching views from this substantial 19th-century stone house, of which you have the rear wing

At the end of the unpaved road, surrounded by oaks, chestnuts and pines, a wonderful surprise for families and children who love to explore

A relaxed home-from-home feel at this Spanish house with old-fashioned charm, a big garden and pool and lovely views from every window