Situated in the heart of the delightful rainforest village of Kuranda in Far North Queensland, these two spacious and secluded family villas can be rented together, making them ideal for groups of friends or joint families. Arrive in style via the scenic railway or skyrail, both only a short distance from the properties.

Worry no more about having to leave your horse at home as this contemporary hideaway features its own stable yard, with turn out paddocks for your equine best friend. Tucked away in the New Forest near the village of Minstead, the great outdoors starts at the cottage gate with piglets, ponies and donkeys in the lane.

Once owned by Henry VIII, this medieval manor house was built over 800 years ago as a grange for the monks of Llanthony. Located in the quiet viilage of Caldicot, the house is one of the oldest properties in Wales to have been in constant residential use. Now beautifully restored, it is available for bookings.

You can't go anywhere these days without something receiving a boutique makeover. Even the Norfolk Broads, one of the last bastions of unpretentious holidays, has succumbed. If paying through the nose for the privilege of using Molton Brown floats your boat, then you're probably posh enough to hire one.

The Blue Lagoon, a geothermal spa, is one of Iceland's most visited attractions and this holiday cottage is only a few minutes away. Built in 1906, the cottage is located just 30 minutes from Reykjavik in the small fishing village of Innri-Njardvik. Also available is a holiday apartment sleeping up to 6 in downtown Reykjavik.

These charming garden villas and apartments are found within the boundaries of the National Marine Park of Zakynthos, just above Porto Roma Beach on the Vasilikos peninsula. Set in a large beautiful garden next to the beach, a 3 minute walk away. Could be nearer, but hey, it's still good!

This luxurious house is perfectly situated on the harbourside in this lovely Cretan seaside town and enjoys a whole host of unusual and interesting features, including a small private chapel or relaxation area, and a roof terrace with views over the harbour.

Here at Holiday Pad we’re absolute suckers for lighthouses on remote islands of Croatia – so here is another beauty for you. This lighthouse, built in 1887, is on the island of Plocica between the islands of Korcula and Hvar, and the Peljesac peninsula.