History, elegance and art combine in this special spot near the Louvre. Wonderful staff too. Relax - take breakfast in bed

A spacious and bright old sandstone farm building with private garden, all one one level and with lovely views over fields and countryside

Ascot is a trot down the road and there's a really cosy, cottagey feel to this quaint 18th-century inn with great food and comfy bedrooms

Bright and spacious barn for two and a baby on the South Downs Way, close to Brighton and the coast

Gather family or friends and fall in love with this gorgeous house, beautiful garden, glimmering Ullswater and stunning countryside

Come for Tudor beams, a sunny roof terrace and the bustle of Lewes in this beautifully restored coaching inn

High on a hill in the Tyne Valley, undisturbed except by birds singing and the wind whistling; views swoop down to a magical landscape

Stylish apartment overlooking a vibrant market in the old city, with restaurants and historic attractions in easy walking distance

A modern, architect-designed renovation of a 19th-century building, sitting in harmony with nature yet only a short drive from Bordeaux

Come for a spot of high-end cossetting with big, beautiful bedrooms, good food and far-reaching views in the Northumberland National Park

Pops of colour and neon signs bring fun to this smart and warm family home near Brancaster beach

A deeply thoughtful conversion of an old Presbyterian church with wonderful watery views, much wildlife and plenty of space for joyful times

Great design along with much comfort and warmth an hour from Inverness airport, but a world away from the city and with stunning views

Friendly owners settle you in to this cool, creatively styled barn. Perfect for groups & families with big pool & garden

Peaceful cottage in the heart of Derbyshire, perfect for couples and families, with a pretty garden and gorgeous valley views

This lovely, beamy, uncluttered Tuscan farmhouse with separate apartment is an elegant lodging on a vast fruitful estate with pool, and lovely owners

A warm retreat in a charming Sussex backwater, with a changing menu of fabulous food, and well-furbished bedrooms upstairs

A taste of old Italy in this off-the-beaten-track rustic house on three levels, exquisitely restored and with elegant designer furnishings