A fine designer house and pool above the coastal hurly-burly and one of the loveliest coves in Spain, backing onto a nature park. Happy hols

Good old-fashioned hospitality in a quiet Highlands cottage ringed by roses and roe deer. Forest and coastal walks, shortbread and tea

An enchanting escape immersed in nature yet only 40 minutes by train into the Eternal City for art and history-filled days

A dreamy house in a quiet village - once the wine merchant's domain with perfect proportions and a sunny courtyard - very much Flora's home

Come for pristine beaches, long walks to Barbate, sea views, whale watching trips and serene suites

A solid 1704 farmhouse with a peaceful, welcoming feel on the edge of a small hamlet with two acres of gardens set in glorious countryside

Lose yourselves in this picturesque castle, magical with its luxurious rooms and timeless atmosphere. Count and Countess are brilliant hosts

A lovely, rambling old house for family gatherings with an extra cottage for bigger groups, a gorgeous garden and hilltop villages nearby

This famous old country house might not come cheap, but where else can you splash out in such decadent style for life’s big celebrations?

Get away from it all in the heart of Northumberland National Park, with walks leaving from your door and incredible dark skies at night

Beautiful B&B in idyllic setting, with natural salt water pool and plenty of relaxed communal spaces

Beautifully restored house with a literary history, no neighbours and private access to a sandy bay beyond the pines

Peaceful, traditional country house just 2 miles from central Dorking. Relaxed hosts, good food, beautiful gardens, walks galore - a retreat

A delightful mix of old and new in a conservation village with a four-acre garden that attracts all the local birds. Guests love it here

Sofas in front of the fire, English wines and local ales, ambrosial food and smart rooms, all a short stroll from Sissinghurst Castle

A warm and colourful B&B with generous owners, elegant bedrooms and an outdoor pool, in the heart of a pretty town near Toulouse

Elegant rooms behind a popular village pub with country walks from the door, and the spectacular Peak District and stately homes nearby