Good bolthole with two terraces offering spectacular views over the historic town, and restaurants and bars a short stroll

A Georgian townhouse full of character for an epic family and friend get-together. The best of Hay is a stroll away

A peaceful, very stylish bolthole for 2 on the doorstep of glorious Holyrood Park, with Edinburgh’s sights a stroll away

A cottage in a conservation village with logs in the burner, sloe gin on the table, and a good dining pub you can walk to

A large tranquil apartment with garden and pool surrounded by Tuscan countryside, just over half an hour's drive from Siena

Gorgeous off-grid suites invite you to slow down surrounded by nature with long views and good food

Two homely gîtes sleeping 4 and 2 in rural farm country. Walk to the bakery; drive 15 minutes to Saint-Malo and riverside restaurants

A charming old village house with very pretty gardens, stone terrace, orchard and lovely views from lofty windows

A romantic cottage for two in the Pentland Hills, with views for miles and your own private garden with a wood-fired hot tub

Independence at one end of the house with your own sitting room opening onto a courtyard garden. Good pub for food a few minutes' walk away

A gorgeous big old house on a farm near Marlborough with deeply comfy beds and superb breakfasts - walk out onto the North Wessex Downs AONB

A cosy cottage on a farm down a long winding track, wonderfully rural with footpaths across fields or along the canal

Such a special place, right on the historic Georgian quay – a cosy, friendly place with dogs, children and families welcome in all parts

Provençale-meets-English country house to great effect – cycle Mont Ventoux, walk to the monastery, visit Roman towns and vineyards

Stylish house for groups with a sunny terrace, a garden with a swimming pool and hot tub, and Chipping Campden nearby

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

Utter peace in a simple, beautiful space with a sculpture garden to wander, an art studio to visit and walking and cycling on Dartmoor

A much-loved family home filled with warmth and characterful interiors overlooking Loch Alsh where dolphins and seals frolic