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Wales

Child-friendly cottages, Pembrokeshire

Self-catering holiday cottages in Pembrokeshire Wales
With fourteen award-winning cottages across two sites in the tranquil countryside of Pembrokeshire, there's something for everyone at Clydey Cottages. The character of old farm buildings has been retained, with wooden beams and log burning fires combining with contemporary and traditional furnishings. Perfect for families.

Italy

Medieval watchtower in Le Marche

Unusual holiday rental accommodation in Le Marche Italy
Take in the spectacular panoramic views of the Monti Sibillini National Park from the private terrace at Torre Tenosa, a 14th century watchtower on the outskirts of the ancient university town of Camerino in the Marche region. Renovated in 2004, this historic building provides a unique holiday rental ideally suited for couples.

India

Luxury tropical villas in Goa

Luxury villa holiday accommodation in Goa India
It's easy to see why these four sumptuous houses in Goa were recently included by Conde Nast Traveller magazine in their list of the 25 best villas in the world. Known collectively as Coco Shambhala, the villas are set in a luscious tropical garden offering romantic barefoot retreats around a freeform jungle swimming pool.

Spain

Glamping in tipis near Ronda

Tipi campsite in Ronda Andalucia Spain

The words luxury and camping are rarely used in the same sentence but they're aiming to be united by these elegantly appointed tipis near the historic Andalucian city of Ronda. Designed to appeal to adults and children alike, the campsite is set around a swimming pool within a tranquil olive tree orchard.

France

Village boulangerie in Normandy

Cottage hoilday rental in Normandy France
Dating back to the 1750s, this delightful little cottage in Normandy used to be the village bakery but is now a charming bolthole suitable for a couple seeking peace and tranquility. With B&B and evening meals also available, the house is a perfect base from which to explore the area with the historic invasion beaches nearby.

England

Shepherd's huts in East Sussex

Sheperd style camping hut accommodation in East Sussex England
Offering low impact glamping holidays on a farm in East Sussex, these cute and cosy camping sheds are modelled on shepherd's huts of bygone days. Fashioned out of recycled caravan chassis, and timber sourced from local sustainable woodland, the huts are even decorated with paints dyed using natural pigments.

Malta

Historic apartment suites in Valletta

Holiday apartments in Valletta Malta
Now tastefully converted into two very spacious apartment suites, 51 Battery Street is an 18th century townhouse perched high above the water's edge in the heart of historic Valletta. The facade of the building towers above the Mediterranean to offer spectacular panoramic views of the Grand Harbour from the balconies of each flat.

Jamaica

Luxury spa hotel on the cliffs of Negril

Luxury hotel and spa in Negril Jamaica
Situated on the dramatic cliffs of Negril, this all-inclusive luxury resort and spa hotel offers room choices from standard, deluxe and one or two bedroom suites, to villas. All the options at Moon Dance Cliffs are air-conditioned, with verandahs, and all have spectacular views of the Caribbean Sea, with many featuring private Jacuzzis.

USA

Bohemian canvas cabins in Georgia

Tented vacation cabin rentals in Georgia USA
Located at the gateway to the Blue Ridge Mountains in Georgia, these bohemian canvas cabins were inspired by the luxurious tented pavillions of southern Rajistan. Raised on wooden platforms, the beautifully decorated tents are set within the grounds of the Martyn House, an 18 acre private haven an hour north of Atlanta.

Italy

Chic farmhouse retreat in Puglia

Stylish farmhouse holiday accommodation in Puglia Italy
Nestled amongst ancient olive trees, this luxurious hideaway offers total privacy yet is only a short distance from the sea and some of Puglia's loveliest beaches. No detail has been overlooked at this chic farmhouse and foodies can help themselves to an abundance of fresh vegetables and herbs from the kitchen garden.

England

Stylish eco-domes in Cornwall

Eco camping in Cornwall England

Perched on the edge of Bodmin Moor in three acres of wild flower meadow, these stylish geodesic domes come with their own bathroom and kitchen tents. Furnished with chic modern classics, the ekopods, as they are known, feature large clear windows to frame the open Cornish countryside and unpolluted clear night sky.

France

Mountain lodges in the Pyrénées

Self-catering mountain lodges in Midi-Pyrenees France

Located at the gateway to the Pyrénées National Park, these open-plan mountain lodges offer a modern take on the traditional chalet. Newly launched by Eurocamp, the self-catering lodges are set in the spa village of Luz Saint Sauveur, just 20 miles from Lourdes, amongst some of the most beautiful sights in the area.

Tanzania

Friendly guesthouse in Zanzibar

Guesthouse accommodation in Zanzibar Tanzania
Reassuringly unpretentious, this laid-back guesthouse on the island of Zanzibar is just minutes away from one of the world's most gorgeous beaches. Designed and built by locals, the hotel is actually a collection of unique and funky bungalows, each one surrounded by fragrant gardens. Pure bliss that won't cost the earth.