At this small hilltop hotel near Cadiz, find history to delight you, massages to soothe you, and fresh oranges and honey for breakfast

A spacious, refurbished cottage with pool, spa, tennis court and private garden surrounded by open fields and views to Bredon Hill

A lovely big house with huge riverside gardens and an easy-going charm – a 15-minute walk from bookish Hay-on-Wye

Two sleek living spaces with breathtaking views, gorgeous gardens and a swimming pool. You're deep in the Madonie National Park

Bring the family for a traditional Tuscan apartment holiday with a restaurant and pool on site, all surrounded by rippling green countryside

A thatched farmhouse only just over the channel near Rouen that’s well hidden in lush gardens, but worth finding for the gourmet food alone

A magnificent Victorian clock tower on a peaceful, bird-filled estate with a garden, gorgeous views across the park and activities to join

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

On a quiet road leading to the sea, this sleepy village pub has been sensitively restored. Enjoy good food, sleep in comfy bedrooms

Stylish barn in the Slaughters – footpaths from the door, idyllic Cotswolds villages to explore. Head home for garden drinks and barbecues

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

A peaceful and unpretentious spot for a digital detox with long walks up on the moors and fabulous views from the top

If you need a great place in which to relax and don’t want to pay too much for it, try these excellent suites, which spoil you all the way

You’ll feel super snug in these 2 stunning eco builds blending into the wildly beautiful Isle of Harris coastal landscape

Stylish sustainability in star-hung Alicante with solar power, gorgeous rooms and a pool. Authentic breakfasts and dinners await

A neat white cottage with thick walls and bags of comfort in Mortehoe. Walk the coastal path, surf the beaches, eat the catch of the day

A truly cosy cottage in a superb setting for happy holidays, with dogs welcome, beaches nearby and wonderful walking all around

Spacious bedrooms, friendly hosts and a classic English country house in a peaceful hamlet with walks from the doorstep