Designs to Inspire

Peaceful villa for 14 with garden and terraces in a hamlet above Lake Como. Fabulous place for a gathering of friends or family

Find beauty and tranquillity on this historic Dordogne estate for up to fourteen - plus a feast of designer colour and a fine pool to share

Step into a place full of life, colour, texture and clever design surrounded by beautiful gardens and lakes

A welcoming inn with rooms on the edge of a small village. Stay in a converted barn in the garden, stroll to the inn for hearty country fare

This architect-designed house by the sea sits just behind the sand dunes at one of Norfolk’s most lovely beaches

Sophisticated design in a rustic setting - restored to understated luxury. Generous hosts, estate wines, inventive menus, elegant pool

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

Modern comforts combine with antique charm and breathtaking Lake Como views. Heaven for lovers, peace-seekers and (older) families

On Scotland’s west coast, with sea and mountains all around, a stylish bolthole for two with hot tub, infrared sauna and bubbles on arrival

Views over the South Downs, muddy walks and cycling trails or culture and history in East Sussex. Return to warmth and comfort

This cottage is stylish and serene, beautifully transformed from an old farm building – come for golf, beaches, walks and bird-watching

Staggering views fill this design-driven Donegal escape (for adults only). Walk wild Atlantic routes, taste the terroir & seaweed-steam your cares away

This stylish B&B is foodie heaven. Its eclectic, multicultural menu - and décor to match - make for a special getaway to the Cornish coast

Scandinavian inspired and beautifully designed, this cosy bothy has underfloor heating and long views over the Stinchar Valley and the river

For sociable couples and families, a 'design haven' in the unsung Marche hills where authenticity, tranquillity and beauty still prevail

2 cottages – from log-burner to LED mood lights, treat of a country retreat in the North York Moors National Park. Huge fun for all

A light, bright and warm converted barn tucked into a green valley just on the edge of the Dartmoor National Park

A stone building designed by Sir John Soane in the stable yard of this historic and beautiful estate with deer park and woodland gardens