Warren Estates is asking €700,000 for a holiday home with beach access at Kilbegnet Hollow in Castletown, Gorey. Fiona Tyrrellfinds properties at a similar price in Portugal, France, Spain and Barbados

PORTUGAL: Cascaise

A converted lighthouse located between Cascaise and Cabo da Roca and 30km from Lisbon has three bedrooms and 120sq m (1,291sq ft) of living space.

Price: €700,000

Agent:International Realty Group

00351 214643322

SPAIN: Costa Blanca

A three-bedroom villa three miles from the centre of Javea. The newly built 289sq m (3,111sq ft) property has a swimming pool and great views over a wooded valley.

Price:€700,000

Agent:Rimontgo

0034 965791035

FRANCE: Gironde

A six-bedroom 19th century townhouse with a beautiful private courtyard garden, swimming pool and guest cottage in Castillon la Bataille, Gironde.

Price:€680,000

Agent:Savills International

0044 2070163740

THE CARIBBEAN: Barbados

A five-bedroom villa in Gully Point, Halcyon Heights in St James has a swimming pool, a fresh beach-style decor and beautifully landscaped gardens.

Price:€724,596

Agent:Knight Frank

01 6623255