A stylish, refined 17th-century house off a quiet street with its own garden and lots of generous surprises, a short hop to everything

The wow factor is set to eleven at this magnificent château steeped in French history and surrounded by acres of land (and a moat)

A sweet, very private-feeling annexe in the glorious South Hams with your own west-facing garden

An exquisite Provençal home for a large party, hidden behind grand gates in a small village surrounded by the pine-scented Alpilles

Come for hearty Lakeland adventures, pretty towns and villages, and a rather special stay in this warm and welcoming country inn

Heaps to do on-site: organic farm shop & café, cookery & cheese-making courses, farm tours. A brilliant base for exploring the Cotswolds too

An airy, art-filled house for groups of family or friends, with plenty of space, a secluded courtyard and pool near the beach

Built in 1518 to gaze across the Loire to Amboise and decorated with discreet elegance and respect for its history. Guests love it

Chic barn conversion with a swimming pool and country walks from the door; nearby Ventnor has a beach and great places to eat and drink

Remote off-grid cottage 1400 feet above sea level in Northumberland National Park, with incredible night skies

A lovely house set in 20 hectares with a park, two ponds, paths winding through and a pretty river. Delicious locally-sourced meals too

A quintessential Grade II listed thatched cottage with glorious gardens near a 13th-century church and surrounded by rolling hills

Tucked at the bottom of a long track and surrounded by a gorgeous natural landscape, is this generous end-slice of a 17th-century stone farm

Creative owners have made a gorgeous, arty space for couples or a small group of friends; good beaches and Salcombe are close

An idyllic cottage for animal lovers, children, peace seekers and walkers. Immaculate interiors and breathtaking views soothe the soul

A pretty cottage by the sea, with uplifting views, restful bedrooms, the beach a short hop, gorgeous walks and lively Kinsale nearby

The smallest of three secluded cottages that share a gravel courtyard and a beautiful garden with cathedral views