Cottages

Unleash your creative side on a country getaway dedicated to arts and crafts

Inland from the glamorous beaches of Comporta, Portugal’s Alentejo region seems to exist outside of time and development. Gisela Williams visits its impeccably restored farm estates, charming cottages and exquisite wineries

On Mani Peninsula in the Peloponnese and Folegandros in the Cyclades

This seven-bedroom property has views of the Mediterranean and is perfect for low-key escapes

Scandi billionaires, London nightclub impresarios, serious conservation efforts and a new roster of very smart places to stay: something curious – and liberating – is happening in the Highlands of Scotland, says Charlotte Sinclair

From elegant Georgian Farleigh House to restored Tudor Moat Cottage

A magical staffed property with lush gardens and a path to the lagoon

Weekending at Water Meadow Cottage and Dormy House

From Carole Bamford’s Kingham pub to Joanna Berryman’s boho retreat