Come for sea air, independent shops, great places to eat and this quirky cottage with plenty of room and a sunny walled garden

A smart country-chic bolthole (one of three apartments) within a gorgeous Georgian home in the tranquil Wye Valley AONB

Live out all your bohemian dreams at this arty villa, with garden and plunge pool, perched above the glittering Riviera.

Grand and old and filled with history, the estate and such a pretty house are a tonic, as are the well-tended grounds and parkland

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

Art-inspired B&B in a former silkworm factory. Swim in the eco-pool, feast on delicious food, explore Avignon, Arles and Roman ruins

A beautifully-restored Georgian farmhouse at the end of a lane, with ancient pastures and orchards filled with wildflowers and streams

Straight out of a fairy tale, a rustic cottage by a babbling brook: a magical escape for couples, the craggy coast in easy reach

A captivating place for couples and families with fabulous views, pool and foodie hosts. River water sports, markets and vineyards near

A friendly family-run inn, ideal for foodies and dog-walkers who love their comforts. Peaceful, remote, but with Sherborne a short drive

An ever-changing interior for this stunning pod, commissioned by a different artist each year. Creative, fun - a Sawday's Community Champion

In peaceful walled gardens, this former convent is a quiet retreat just a stone’s throw from the Riviera coast and the best of Tuscany

It's steeped in history and a joy to visit. Explore the vast pistes of Les Portes du Soleil... return to log fires and house-party dinners

Grand Scottish home with stunning views & a tea-and-shortbread welcome. Historic castles, local festivals, golf, East Lothian beaches abound

A cool pub with smart rooms, English ales and Thai-inspired food. Farringdon tube is round the corner and you can walk to the Barbican

A light, bright, art-filled space with private garden on a quiet residential street just a short walk from shops, markets and good food

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

Pretty Parisian pied-à-terre tucked down a private lane, with a lively local scene and the metro just a minute away