Feel at ease in a lovely old townhouse filled with pictures and personality and including a separate loft apartment

You’re wrapped in parkland here and close to the coast, gardens and war memorials. A treat of a stop-over for foodies

Two peaceful spaces in a beautiful garden with a morning concert from the birds and a terrace for magical outdoor meals

Woodland and fells encircle you, spa suites hang above water, food in the Michelin-starred restaurant is sublime – come for a real treat

'Tout confort' in the heart of Reims, 2 steps from the cathedral. Lofty ceilings, marble fireplaces, polished floorboards, spa & sauna

A delightfully quirky little hotel with a gorgeous hidden courtyard garden, just minutes from shops, restaurants and the beach

Airy villa for four overlooking Lake Como. Stunning views, private sunny terrace - a peaceful communal garden to wander too

Converted stables in the grounds of a manor house in a peaceful village just outside Banbury with lovely walking in the Cherwell Valley

There's a lovely relaxed feel to this rather grand house, garden, ponds and orangery. Ashley and Amanda are easy-going hosts

Gather your loved ones and come for colourful, exuberant interiors, an absolutely gorgeous covered veranda and a pool with moveable floor

Bright, cosy cottage off the beaten track between the South Hams and Dartmoor, with good pubs nearby and an en suite ground-floor bedroom

A light-filled, modern house with wonderful sea views through vast picture windows stretching all the way to St Kilda on clear days

Come here in the summer (it’s closed Nov-April except by arrangement) for candlelit dining, chintzy bedrooms, long views over the park...

Three family friendly cottages on this gorgeous eco farm with private gardens and organised outdoor activities if you like joining in

A wall of glass frames the sea view - take drinks on the waterfront lawn in summer, or by the crackling fire in winter

Small country hotel in a riverside setting near Giverny, with a superb restaurant and a charming village a few minutes’ walk away

Gorgeous old pile in five acres of blissful country between the Dales and the Lakes - it’s super relaxed and perfect for everybody